#0079D6 Hex Color

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Loud, saturated blue with real punch. #0079d6 works best as an accent or call-to-action color, where its high saturation pulls the eye fast. Black text passes AA contrast on it, around 4.7:1. Try it against warm corals or charcoal to keep it from feeling corporate.

Questions about #0079d6

What is #0079d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0079d6 is rgb(0, 121, 214), in HSL hsl(206, 100%, 42%) and in CMYK 100%, 43%, 0%, 16%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #0079d6?
It pairs well with coral and warm amber for high-energy contrast, or charcoal for a grounded, professional look. Large fields next to pure white can feel harsh, so soften with off-whites instead.
Is #0079d6 readable on white or black?
#0079d6 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.