#00B6E5 Hex Color
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Bright and cool, #00b6e5 is a saturated cyan with a clean blue-green cast. Its crisp energy suggests freedom, trust, and forward motion, making it effective for technology, aerospace, children’s products, and communication brands. Use it as a supporting color with navy or charcoal rather than a full-page background. The hex code #00b6e5 provides about 8.8:1 contrast with black text.
Questions about #00b6e5
What is #00b6e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #00b6e5 is rgb(0, 182, 229), in HSL hsl(192, 100%, 45%) and in CMYK 100%, 21%, 0%, 10%.
How does #00b6e5 read, warm or cool?
#00b6e5 reads as a cool, saturated cyan because its blue-green cast feels crisp and refreshing rather than warm or earthy. It can suggest trust, freedom, and forward motion when used in digital or communication-focused designs.
What colors pair well with #00b6e5?
Is #00b6e5 readable on white or black?
#00b6e5 has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.82:1 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.