#00B3D5 Hex Color
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The hex code #00b3d5 is a cool, saturated cyan with a clear blue undertone and medium-light value. Its fresh, stimulating character suits technology, communication interfaces, spring layouts, and children’s products. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a full background, since it can look washed out beside white. Black text reaches about 8.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #00b3d5
What is #00b3d5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00b3d5 is rgb(0, 179, 213), in HSL hsl(190, 100%, 42%) and in CMYK 100%, 16%, 0%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #00b3d5?
#00b3d5 pairs well with navy, charcoal, warm coral, and soft cream, which give its bright cyan body and contrast without competing for attention. Use navy or charcoal for structure, then reserve coral for small calls to action.
Is #00b3d5 readable on white or black?
#00b3d5 has a 2.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.40:1 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.