#0096DB Hex Color
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#0096db is a fairly saturated, cool blue with a clear cyan undertone and medium depth. Its focused brightness suggests trust, security, and control, making it useful for finance, technology, healthcare, and government interfaces. Use it as a supporting brand tone or bold accent; black text reads clearly over this hex code at about a 6.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #0096db
What is #0096db in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0096db is rgb(0, 150, 219), in HSL hsl(199, 100%, 43%) and in CMYK 100%, 32%, 0%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #0096db?
#0096db pairs well with charcoal, navy, and warm off-white, which temper its saturated cyan cast without dulling its clarity in interface palettes and brand systems. Use charcoal for text and navy for structure when the blue carries primary brand emphasis.
Is #0096db readable on white or black?
#0096db has a 3.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.38:1 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.