#0269AC Hex Color
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#0269ac is a medium-dark, cool blue with restrained saturation and subtle cyan undertones. Its controlled character supports trust and reliability in finance, security, healthcare, and technology branding. Use it as a dominant interface color or strong supporting tone, pairing it with warm white or muted orange. White text remains readable for body copy with about 5.8:1 contrast. The hex code for this blue is #0269ac.
Questions about #0269ac
What is #0269ac in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0269ac is rgb(2, 105, 172), in HSL hsl(204, 98%, 34%) and in CMYK 99%, 39%, 0%, 33%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #0269ac?
#0269ac pairs well with warm white, soft beige, muted orange, and pale blue, creating enough warmth or contrast to balance its cool cyan undertones without overpowering its dependable, medium-dark character.
Why does #0269ac feel cool?
#0269ac reads as cool because its blue base carries subtle cyan undertones, which sharpen its appearance and suggest clarity, stability, and technology rather than warmth or softness in visual systems.
Is #0269ac readable on white or black?
#0269ac has a 5.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.61:1 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.