#0A49E8 Hex Color
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This saturated, intense blue commands attention, making it a high-energy choice for calls to action or UI accents. Because of its high chroma, it works best as a 10% accent rather than a dominant base, which can feel overwhelming. White text reads clearly against this shade, offering excellent readability. The hex code for this powerful blue is #0a49e8.
Questions about #0a49e8
What is #0a49e8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a49e8 is rgb(10, 73, 232), in HSL hsl(223, 92%, 47%) and in CMYK 96%, 69%, 0%, 9%.
How can I effectively use #0a49e8 in a web interface?
#0a49e8 works best as a targeted 10% accent color for primary call-to-action buttons or essential UI icons rather than as a background. Because of its intense chroma, using it sparingly keeps your design legible while creating a strong focal point.
What colors pair well with #0a49e8 for a balanced palette?
Is #0a49e8 readable on white or black?
#0a49e8 has a 6.70:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.13:1 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.