#00A5E9 Hex Color
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Reach for this bright azure when a design needs a cool, saturated blue with real energy. The hex code #00a5e9 sits between cyan and true blue, so it reads crisp rather than soothing. It earns its keep as an accent or secondary tone, pairing well with coral or charcoal, and black text on it passes WCAG AA for small body text. Browse other shades of blue if you want something softer.
Questions about #00a5e9
What is #00a5e9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00a5e9 is rgb(0, 165, 233), in HSL hsl(198, 100%, 46%) and in CMYK 100%, 29%, 0%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #00a5e9?
Coral and warm oranges give #00a5e9 the strongest palette contrast, while charcoal grounds it in interface work. Soft pastels are a risky match because they make this saturated blue look harsh.
Is #00a5e9 readable on white or black?
#00a5e9 has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.55:1 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.