#00A2B9 Hex Color
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Close to the blue of a swimming pool on a bright day, #00a2b9 is a medium cyan with a clean, cool edge. Its hex code holds about 6.9:1 contrast with black text, so it passes AA behind body copy. Try it as an accent against charcoal or warm coral in tech, aerospace, and entertainment work.
Questions about #00a2b9
What is #00a2b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00a2b9 is rgb(0, 162, 185), in HSL hsl(187, 100%, 36%) and in CMYK 100%, 12%, 0%, 27%.
What colors pair well with #00a2b9?
Warm coral and terracotta give #00a2b9 a lively split, while charcoal keeps it grounded for interfaces. Skip soft pastels nearby, since this cyan can wash them out.
Is #00a2b9 readable on white or black?
#00a2b9 has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.86:1 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.