#0BA5E1 Hex Color
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Fairly saturated and cool, #0ba5e1 is a clear blue with a slight cyan cast and medium-light value. Its steady, reliable feel suits security, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces. Use the hex code #0ba5e1 as a supporting brand color or UI accent, where black text achieves about 7.5:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #0ba5e1
What is #0ba5e1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0ba5e1 is rgb(11, 165, 225), in HSL hsl(197, 91%, 46%) and in CMYK 95%, 27%, 0%, 12%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #0ba5e1?
Does #0ba5e1 read as a warm or cool color?
#0ba5e1 reads as a cool blue because its hue leans toward cyan, giving it a clear, energetic appearance rather than a warm, yellow-leaning blue, especially beside warm neutrals or earthy tones.
Is #0ba5e1 readable on white or black?
#0ba5e1 has a 2.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.48:1 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.