#0B8EC6 Hex Color

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With medium lightness and a cool cyan-blue cast, #0b8ec6 feels clear, steady, and dependable without the weight of navy. The hex code works well as a supporting brand color for finance, healthcare, technology, and security interfaces. Use black text over it for readable body copy, with contrast around 5.7:1 under WCAG AA.

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What is #0b8ec6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #0b8ec6 is rgb(11, 142, 198), in HSL hsl(198, 89%, 41%) and in CMYK 94%, 28%, 0%, 22%.

What colors pair well with #0b8ec6?

#0b8ec6 pairs well with white, charcoal, and cool neutrals for a clean interface, while navy or deep teal create depth; warm accents such as coral or soft orange add lively contrast without overpowering its clear cyan-blue character.

Is #0b8ec6 readable on white or black?

#0b8ec6 has a 3.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.69:1 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.

#0B8EC6 Hex Color

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