#00A5CF Hex Color
Crisp bright cyan with professional clarity
This bright cyan is a cool, crisp shade that avoids being overly saturated. The hex code #00a5cf works best as a primary accent for technology interfaces or branding where clarity matters. It pairs surprisingly well with charcoal grays for a modern, professional contrast. Because it provides high legibility against black text, it is a smart choice for functional UI elements that require accessibility.
Questions about #00a5cf
What is #00a5cf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00a5cf is rgb(0, 165, 207), in HSL hsl(192, 100%, 41%) and in CMYK 100%, 20%, 0%, 19%.
What colors pair best with #00a5cf for interface design?
#00a5cf works exceptionally well with deep charcoal or slate grays because they provide the necessary dark contrast to make the cyan pop while maintaining professional readability. Avoiding pure black often keeps the interface feeling modern rather than harsh.
Is #00a5cf readable on white or black?
#00a5cf has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.28:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.