#0398B8 Hex Color
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This unsaturated cyan strikes a cool, refreshing tone that feels reliable and clear. Because the hex code #0398b8 offers high contrast, it works well for small body text when paired with black. Designers often favor this shade for technology interfaces or branding where a sense of trust is needed. It performs best as a supporting accent color rather than a dominant background.
Questions about #0398b8
What is #0398b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0398b8 is rgb(3, 152, 184), in HSL hsl(191, 97%, 37%) and in CMYK 98%, 17%, 0%, 28%.
How should I use #0398b8 in a UI design?
#0398b8 functions best as a functional accent color rather than a large background fill. Use it sparingly for primary buttons or link states, where its high contrast against white or charcoal text effectively guides the user's focus.
Is #0398b8 readable on white or black?
#0398b8 has a 3.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.18:1 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.