#018ABC Hex Color
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This is not a flashy azure. The hex code #018abc is a muted, ocean-leaning blue with a cool, steady character. Its restrained saturation reads as dependable, which suits finance, healthcare, and nautical design. It works best as a dominant base, sharpened by warm sand or soft coral accents. Neutrals flatter it too, and what colors make gray can help you pick one that keeps its undertone intact. Black text hits about 5.4:1 contrast here, enough for small body text.
Questions about #018abc
What is #018abc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #018abc is rgb(1, 138, 188), in HSL hsl(196, 99%, 37%) and in CMYK 99%, 27%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #018abc?
Warm sand, soft coral, and muted mustard all sharpen its cool cast without clashing. Charcoal also works for text and UI elements when you need something darker than white.
Is #018abc readable on white or black?
#018abc has a 3.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.36:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.