#0BB8C0 Hex Color
Bright and electric cyan with modern energy
A saturated, cool cyan, #0bb8c0 carries a bright, modern energy that feels tech-forward and clean. Because of its high chroma, it works best as a punchy accent color rather than a primary background. Pair it with soft charcoal or deep slate to ground its brightness. The hex code for this cyan is #0bb8c0, and it maintains excellent contrast with black text.
Questions about #0bb8c0
What is #0bb8c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0bb8c0 is rgb(11, 184, 192), in HSL hsl(183, 89%, 40%) and in CMYK 94%, 4%, 0%, 25%.
How can I balance the brightness of #0bb8c0 in a UI design?
#0bb8c0 is a high-chroma color that demands attention, so it is best used sparingly as an action-oriented accent rather than a primary background. Pair it with deep neutrals like charcoal or slate to ground its intensity.
Is #0bb8c0 suitable for text against a white background?
#0bb8c0 generally lacks sufficient contrast for small body text against a white background, which can lead to readability issues for users. It is much more effective as a vibrant header, button color, or icon tint.
Is #0bb8c0 readable on white or black?
#0bb8c0 has a 2.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.63:1 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.