#0073A8 Hex Color
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This mid-range blue sits on the cool, muted side of the spectrum. Its stable, professional character makes it a natural fit for finance, government, and security interfaces. Because this color offers a 5.2:1 contrast ratio with white text, it functions effectively as a UI background or primary action button. The hex code is #0073a8. Pair it with charcoal or slate gray to ground its cool tone.
Questions about #0073a8
What is #0073a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0073a8 is rgb(0, 115, 168), in HSL hsl(199, 100%, 33%) and in CMYK 100%, 32%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair best with #0073a8 for UI design?
Pair #0073a8 with charcoal or slate gray to ground its cool tone and create a sophisticated, high-contrast look. These neutrals balance the blue without competing, making it an excellent choice for primary buttons or professional text-heavy interfaces.
Is #0073a8 readable on white or black?
#0073a8 has a 5.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.01:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.