#0456DA Hex Color
Electric Blue With Real Authority
#0456da is a loud, saturated blue that pulls the eye no matter where it sits. Its high saturation reads cold and electric, so it works best as an accent or call-to-action rather than a full background. Pair it with warm neutrals like cream or terracotta to take the edge off. White text passes WCAG AA on top of it.
Questions about #0456da
What is #0456da in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0456da is rgb(4, 86, 218), in HSL hsl(217, 96%, 44%) and in CMYK 98%, 61%, 0%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #0456da?
Cream, terracotta, and warm gray soften its electric edge, while burgundy or olive adds unexpected depth. Avoid pairing it with plain royal blue, where the two compete instead of contrast.
What does the color #0456da mean in design?
Saturated blues like this one signal trust, security, and energy, which is why finance, healthcare, and tech brands lean on them. The intensity also makes it a natural highlight for calls to action.
Is #0456da readable on white or black?
#0456da has a 6.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.34:1 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.