#0488C9 Hex Color
Steady mid-blue with a muted edge
Think of pool tile or a lifeguard’s jacket: the hex code #0488c9 falls in that same mid-blue range, with just enough gray in it to read steady rather than electric. That cool character suits finance, healthcare, and tech branding. Try it as a dominant base with warm sand or coral accents. Black text on it reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #0488c9
What is #0488c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0488c9 is rgb(4, 136, 201), in HSL hsl(200, 96%, 40%) and in CMYK 98%, 32%, 0%, 21%.
What colors pair well with #0488c9?
Warm coral, sand, and burnt orange make this blue feel brighter, while charcoal grounds it for serious interfaces. Avoid placing it directly next to purple, where both can muddy.
Is black or white text better on #0488c9?
Black text is the safer choice. It reaches about 5.4:1 contrast against #0488c9, which passes WCAG AA for body text, while white text falls short of that threshold.
Is #0488c9 readable on white or black?
#0488c9 has a 3.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.37:1 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.