#0981D6 Hex Color
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This intense blue commands attention, making it a natural choice for high-visibility UI elements like calls to action or alert icons. Because of its high saturation, it works best as an accent color rather than a large-scale background. Learn more about what colors make blue to refine your palette. Black text provides excellent readability against the hex code #0981d6.
Questions about #0981d6
What is #0981d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0981d6 is rgb(9, 129, 214), in HSL hsl(205, 92%, 44%) and in CMYK 96%, 40%, 0%, 16%.
When should I use #0981d6 in a UI design?
Use #0981d6 primarily as a high-contrast accent or call-to-action color rather than a primary background shade. Its high saturation makes it perfect for drawing the user's eye to buttons, alerts, or important icons against neutral, light-colored layouts.
Is #0981d6 readable on white or black?
#0981d6 has a 4.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.12:1 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.