#0AB7CE Hex Color
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This bright, saturated cyan feels energetic rather than soft. The hex code #0ab7ce works best as a striking accent for tech branding or youthful designs. It provides excellent readability for black text, offering an 8.7:1 contrast ratio. For a balanced palette, pair this vivid shade with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground the intensity.
Questions about #0ab7ce
What is #0ab7ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0ab7ce is rgb(10, 183, 206), in HSL hsl(187, 91%, 42%) and in CMYK 95%, 11%, 0%, 19%.
What colors pair best with #0ab7ce for a balanced design?
Pair #0ab7ce with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground its high intensity. Using neutral dark tones prevents the cyan from overwhelming your layout while maintaining the necessary contrast for text readability and clean, modern interface design.
Is #0ab7ce safe to use with black text?
Yes, #0ab7ce offers an excellent 8.7:1 contrast ratio against black text, making it highly readable. This combination is ideal for user interfaces where you need a striking, energetic accent color without compromising on core accessibility standards.
Is #0ab7ce readable on white or black?
#0ab7ce has a 2.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.67:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.