#029AE9 Hex Color
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This bright, highly saturated cyan carries an intense, electrified energy. Because of its high chroma, #029ae9 works best as an accent color for calls to action or UI highlights rather than a full background. Black text maintains high legibility against this hue, exceeding accessibility standards for standard body copy. Use this hex code sparingly to draw immediate attention without overwhelming your design.
Questions about #029ae9
What is #029ae9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #029ae9 is rgb(2, 154, 233), in HSL hsl(201, 98%, 46%) and in CMYK 99%, 34%, 0%, 9%.
How should I use #029ae9 in my designs?
Use #029ae9 primarily as an accent color for calls to action, buttons, or UI highlights rather than a main background. Its high chroma creates visual intensity that pulls the eye immediately, so applying it sparingly keeps your design balanced.
Is #029ae9 readable on white or black?
#029ae9 has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.80:1 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.