#011ADD Hex Color

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With its very high saturation and deep value, #011add is a vivid cobalt blue that feels serious, controlled, and authoritative. It works well as a dominant UI or corporate background, especially with white text, which meets WCAG AA for body copy at about 9.6:1 contrast. Pair it with burgundy or cool gray for formal branding and security-focused designs. The hex code is #011add.

Questions about #011add

What is #011add in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #011add is rgb(1, 26, 221), in HSL hsl(233, 99%, 44%) and in CMYK 100%, 88%, 0%, 13%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #011add?
#011add pairs well with white for crisp contrast, cool gray for a restrained interface, and burgundy for a formal accent, while pale backgrounds help balance its intense saturation in layouts.
Does #011add feel warm or cool?
#011add reads as a cool blue because its hue sits in the blue range with no visible warmth from red or yellow. Its deep value and high saturation reinforce a controlled, serious mood suited to focused digital products.
Is #011add readable on white or black?
#011add has a 9.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.19:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.