#0A78F6 Hex Color
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#0a78f6 is a saturated, bright blue with a cool cast and strong visual energy. Its clear, high-chroma finish suits calls to action, technology interfaces, finance tools, and security-focused branding. Use it as a focused accent or button color rather than a full-page background. The hex code #0a78f6 gives black text about 5.0:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #0a78f6
What is #0a78f6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a78f6 is rgb(10, 120, 246), in HSL hsl(212, 93%, 50%) and in CMYK 96%, 51%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #0a78f6?
#0a78f6 pairs well with white, black, and charcoal, while warm terracotta adds contrast without making the palette feel harsh, giving designers a crisp neutral base with an earthy counterpoint for interfaces or brand graphics.
Where should designers use #0a78f6 in a layout?
#0a78f6 works best as a focused accent, primary button, link color, or small branding detail because its high saturation draws attention quickly without needing much visual space in a busy interface or campaign layout. It can overwhelm a full-page background, especially beside other bright colors.
Is #0a78f6 readable on white or black?
#0a78f6 has a 4.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.03:1 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.