#0095D5 Hex Color
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This saturated, high-energy blue commands attention without feeling aggressive. The hex code #0095d5 offers enough contrast against black text to remain legible in body copy, making it a practical choice for UI elements and branding. Use this tone sparingly as an accent to ground complex interfaces, as its intensity can easily overwhelm a layout when applied in large blocks.
Questions about #0095d5
What is #0095d5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0095d5 is rgb(0, 149, 213), in HSL hsl(198, 100%, 42%) and in CMYK 100%, 30%, 0%, 16%.
How should I use #0095d5 in a professional interface?
#0095d5 is most effective as a high-contrast accent color for buttons, call-to-action links, or navigation highlights. Because of its high saturation, it can feel overwhelming in large blocks, so balance it with plenty of whitespace or soft charcoal typography.
Does #0095d5 have a warm or cool undertone?
This shade is distinctly cool, carrying a crisp, electric energy that feels clean and modern. It lacks the green or purple leaning found in other blues, maintaining a pure, authoritative presence that works particularly well in tech and data-driven design projects.
Is #0095d5 readable on white or black?
#0095d5 has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.25:1 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.