#00A6FF Hex Color
An intense electric blue with high energy
This high-octane blue commands attention with its intense, electric saturation. Because #00a6ff is so vivid, it works best as a sharp accent or a call-to-action button rather than a full background. Pair it with soft charcoal or deep slate to ground its brightness. Black text provides excellent contrast against this hex code, making it an effective choice for clear, readable digital interfaces.
Questions about #00a6ff
What is #00a6ff in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00a6ff is rgb(0, 166, 255), in HSL hsl(201, 100%, 50%) and in CMYK 100%, 35%, 0%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #00a6ff?
Because #00a6ff is highly saturated, it pairs best with neutral tones like deep charcoal or slate to ground its brightness. Using it against crisp white backgrounds ensures the intensity pops without overwhelming the viewer's eyes during navigation.
Is #00a6ff readable on white or black?
#00a6ff has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.89:1 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.