#0073E6 Hex Color
Bright, dependable blue with cool energy
#0073e6 is a saturated, bright blue with a clean, cool cast and enough depth to feel dependable rather than soft. Its high chroma brings energy to calls to action, security interfaces, finance tools, and technology branding. Use it as a focused accent beside charcoal or warm gray, rather than a full-page background. The hex code #0073e6 supports black body text at about 4.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #0073e6
What is #0073e6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0073e6 is rgb(0, 115, 230), in HSL hsl(210, 100%, 45%) and in CMYK 100%, 50%, 0%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #0073e6?
#0073e6 pairs well with charcoal and warm gray for grounded interfaces, white for crisp contrast, and muted orange accents when you want complementary warmth without weakening its focused blue character.
What mood does #0073e6 create, and where does it work best?
#0073e6 feels energetic, clear, and dependable, making it a strong focused accent for calls to action, security interfaces, finance tools, and technology branding rather than a full-page background, where its high saturation can overwhelm.
Does #0073e6 read as warm or cool?
#0073e6 reads as a cool blue because its hue leans toward cyan rather than violet, giving layouts a clean, modern feel; warm neutrals or orange accents can balance that cool cast.
Is #0073e6 readable on white or black?
#0073e6 has a 4.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.59:1 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 for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.