#0A8CB0 Hex Color
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The hex code #0a8cb0 is a cool cyan-blue with a somewhat muted finish and medium-dark lightness. Its refreshing energy can suggest trust, freedom, and clear communication, making it useful for technology, aerospace, and children’s products. Use it as a supporting brand color or UI accent rather than a full background. Black text reaches about 5.4:1 contrast, enough for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #0a8cb0
What is #0a8cb0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0a8cb0 is rgb(10, 140, 176), in HSL hsl(193, 89%, 36%) and in CMYK 94%, 20%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #0a8cb0 in a working palette?
#0a8cb0 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted coral, which balance its cool cyan cast without competing with its moderate saturation. Use charcoal for structure, cream for softer layouts, and coral for small accents in editorial or product interfaces.
Where does #0a8cb0 work best in design?
#0a8cb0 works best as a supporting color or focused accent in technology, communication, aerospace, and productivity interfaces. Its cool cyan presence adds energy to buttons, links, diagrams, and status elements, while a full-page background can feel visually heavy.
Is #0a8cb0 readable on white or black?
#0a8cb0 has a 3.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.39:1 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.