#098ECC Hex Color
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Medium-dark and cool, #098ecc is a moderately muted blue with a slight cyan undertone. Its dependable character suits finance, technology, healthcare, and government branding, where trust and control matter. Use it as a supporting tone or UI background with black text, which achieves about 5.8:1 contrast. The hex code for this color is #098ecc.
Questions about #098ecc
What is #098ecc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #098ecc is rgb(9, 142, 204), in HSL hsl(199, 92%, 42%) and in CMYK 96%, 30%, 0%, 20%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #098ecc?
Pair #098ecc with white, charcoal, navy, or soft gray for clean, dependable palettes; warm accents such as terracotta add contrast without overwhelming its cool cyan undertone and work well in small highlights or calls to action.
Where does #098ecc work well?
#098ecc works well for technology, healthcare, finance, and government interfaces where a cool, controlled blue can support trust without feeling overly bright. Use it for buttons, navigation, supporting backgrounds, or accent areas, then verify text contrast for each layout.
Is #098ecc readable on white or black?
#098ecc has a 3.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.75:1 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.