#0B53E3 Hex Color
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#0b53e3 is a bold, saturated blue with an electric edge. Its high chroma makes it a natural call-to-action color, though it works better as an accent or button than a full background, where it can overwhelm. White text passes AA on it at about 6.2:1 contrast. Pair it with warm sand or coral to soften its cool intensity.
Questions about #0b53e3
What is #0b53e3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0b53e3 is rgb(11, 83, 227), in HSL hsl(220, 91%, 47%) and in CMYK 95%, 63%, 0%, 11%.
What colors pair well with #0b53e3?
Warm sand, coral, and soft cream balance its cool intensity better than the safe grays most designers reach for. Keep it as a 10% accent against neutrals so its saturation stays controlled.
Is #0b53e3 readable on white or black?
#0b53e3 has a 6.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.36:1 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.