#0076E3 Hex Color

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Blue #0076e3 is a saturated, high-energy shade that works hard as an accent or call to action. Its strong contrast with black text (about 4.7:1) clears WCAG AA for small body copy. The hex code #0076e3 suits tech, finance, and security branding, and pairs well with warm coral or soft cream to balance its cool intensity.

Questions about #0076e3

What is #0076e3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0076e3 is rgb(0, 118, 227), in HSL hsl(209, 100%, 45%) and in CMYK 100%, 48%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #0076e3?
#0076e3 pairs well with warm accents like coral, peach, or amber, which offset its cool intensity. For a calmer palette, combine it with navy and pale gray neutrals.
Is #0076e3 readable on white or black?
#0076e3 has a 4.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.70:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.