#0298B1 Hex Color
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#0298b1 is a cool, rather restrained cyan with a medium-dark value and a clear blue-green cast. Its refreshing, steady character suits technology, communication, aerospace, and productivity interfaces, especially as a supporting tone or focused accent. As a hex code, #0298b1 also supports black text at about 6.1:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #0298b1
What is #0298b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0298b1 is rgb(2, 152, 177), in HSL hsl(189, 98%, 35%) and in CMYK 99%, 14%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #0298b1?
#0298b1 pairs well with navy for a focused, technical palette, while warm coral or orange adds useful contrast without making the cyan feel harsh. Use it as the main color with pale neutrals supporting the interface.
Is #0298b1 readable on white or black?
#0298b1 has a 3.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.12:1 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.