#00A5FF Hex Color
A vibrant, high-energy blue for UI
#00a5ff is an intense, saturated blue that commands immediate attention. Due to its high chroma, use this color primarily for buttons and interface accents rather than large backgrounds. It pairs well with dark charcoal for a crisp, modern aesthetic. The hex code is #00a5ff. Because black text offers high contrast against this shade, it remains a reliable choice for accessible UI components.
Questions about #00a5ff
What is #00a5ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00a5ff is rgb(0, 165, 255), in HSL hsl(201, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 100%, 35%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #00a5ff?
Because #00a5ff is such a punchy, saturated blue, it works best when anchored by neutral tones like charcoal or deep slate grays. Avoid pairing it with other overly vibrant hues, which can cause visual vibration and make the design difficult to read.
Is #00a5ff readable on white or black?
#00a5ff has a 2.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.82:1 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.