#00B2EF Hex Color
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This high-intensity blue grabs attention with its neon, electrified personality. Because it commands the eye, #00b2ef works best as a 10% accent color rather than a dominant background. It pairs cleanly with stark white or deep charcoals for a modern, tech-focused aesthetic. While you might wonder about mixing gray to dull its shine, the hex code #00b2ef offers excellent readability for black body text.
Questions about #00b2ef
What is #00b2ef in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00b2ef is rgb(0, 178, 239), in HSL hsl(195, 100%, 47%) and in CMYK 100%, 26%, 0%, 6%.
What is the best way to use #00b2ef in a design?
#00b2ef works best as a deliberate accent rather than a primary background color, as its high saturation can quickly overwhelm the eye. Use it sparingly to highlight call-to-action buttons or interface elements against charcoal or stark white backgrounds.
Is #00b2ef readable on white or black?
#00b2ef has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.61:1 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.