#00A8D5 Hex Color
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#00a8d5 is a cool cyan-blue with medium lightness and softened saturation, giving layouts a fresh, focused feel without harsh neon energy. Its refreshing character suits technology, communication, children’s products, and aerospace branding. Use it as a supporting tone or accent beside navy and warm coral. The hex code #00a8d5 supports clear black text at about 7.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #00a8d5
What is #00a8d5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00a8d5 is rgb(0, 168, 213), in HSL hsl(193, 100%, 42%) and in CMYK 100%, 21%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #00a8d5?
#00a8d5 pairs well with navy for structure and warm coral for a lively counterpoint, while off-white softens its cool brightness. Use cyan as an accent or supporting tone rather than filling every surface.
Is #00a8d5 readable on white or black?
#00a8d5 has a 2.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.56:1 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.