#0253CE Hex Color
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#0253ce is a saturated, high-intensity blue that commands immediate attention. Because of its electric boldness, it works best as a punchy accent rather than a background color. Pair this hex code with soft grays or creams to temper its intensity. It provides enough contrast to support white text comfortably, making it a reliable choice for buttons or notification badges in UI design.
Questions about #0253ce
What is #0253ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0253ce is rgb(2, 83, 206), in HSL hsl(216, 98%, 41%) and in CMYK 99%, 60%, 0%, 19%.
Where does #0253ce work best in UI design?
#0253ce functions effectively as a high-contrast accent for interactive elements like buttons, notification badges, or links. Because of its saturated electric tone, it commands immediate attention without requiring large surface areas to make an impact on the user.
Which colors pair well with #0253ce?
This blue pairs beautifully with cream or soft light grays to ground its intensity. Using it against clean white or neutral backgrounds ensures the color remains a sharp, modern focal point rather than overwhelming the overall layout.
Is #0253ce readable on white or black?
#0253ce has a 6.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.13:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.