#0960C5 Hex Color
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#0960c5 is a saturated, medium-dark blue with a cool, clean character and strong visual energy. Its bold intensity suits call-to-action buttons, technology branding, finance dashboards, and security interfaces. Use it as a supporting accent beside warm gray or pale apricot. White text remains readable at about 6.0:1 contrast. The hex code is #0960c5.
Questions about #0960c5
What is #0960c5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0960c5 is rgb(9, 96, 197), in HSL hsl(212, 91%, 40%) and in CMYK 95%, 51%, 0%, 23%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #0960c5?
#0960c5 pairs well with warm gray, pale apricot, and soft off-white, which temper its cool intensity without competing with its clarity in interfaces, dashboards, and brand systems with strong visual hierarchy. Use warm neutrals for backgrounds and apricot sparingly when you want a warmer accent.
Is #0960c5 warm or cool?
#0960c5 reads as a cool blue because its saturated hue leans toward cyan-blue rather than violet, giving it a crisp, clean character that feels energetic rather than soft or muted. That cool bias works well beside warm neutrals.
Where does #0960c5 work best?
#0960c5 works especially well for call-to-action buttons, links, technology branding, finance dashboards, and security interfaces where a clear, high-energy accent needs to stand out without obscuring surrounding content or controls. Pair it with a restrained background so its saturation remains purposeful rather than overwhelming.
Is #0960c5 readable on white or black?
#0960c5 has a 6.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.49:1 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.