#0A78A8 Hex Color
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#0a78a8 is a muted, cool-toned blue with medium saturation. It feels steady and grounded, making it a reliable choice for corporate identities or security-focused UI elements. Pair this shade with soft creams or warm grays to soften its professional edge. Because it offers a 4.9:1 contrast ratio, it remains readable when paired with white text. The hex code for this color is #0a78a8.
Questions about #0a78a8
What is #0a78a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a78a8 is rgb(10, 120, 168), in HSL hsl(198, 89%, 35%) and in CMYK 94%, 29%, 0%, 34%.
What colors pair best with #0a78a8?
This muted blue works best with neutrals to maintain its professional character. Pair it with soft cream or light warm gray to balance the cool undertones, or use a crisp white text overlay to ensure high readability and contrast.
Is #0a78a8 suitable for text on websites?
Yes, #0a78a8 offers a solid 4.9:1 contrast ratio against white backgrounds, making it a reliable choice for accessible UI design. It remains readable for body text or buttons while providing more personality than a standard dark navy.
Is #0a78a8 readable on white or black?
#0a78a8 has a 4.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.26:1 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.