#0076A8 Hex Color
A professional mid-tone blue for stability
A professional mid-tone blue, #0076a8 provides a stable foundation for security or tech-focused UI design. This hex code offers enough contrast for white text, meeting WCAG AA standards with a 5.1:1 ratio. While it leans cool, pairing it with warm earth tones prevents the palette from feeling too sterile. You can even mix in custom neutrals using what colors make gray to soften the overall design.
Questions about #0076a8
What is #0076a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0076a8 is rgb(0, 118, 168), in HSL hsl(198, 100%, 33%) and in CMYK 100%, 30%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair well with #0076a8?
Since #0076a8 is a cool, professional blue, pairing it with warm earth tones like terracotta or soft sand prevents the palette from feeling too sterile. You can also mix in neutral grays to soften the overall design.
Is #0076a8 readable on white or black?
#0076a8 has a 5.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.15:1 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.