#0C88BD Hex Color
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The hex code #0c88bd is a cool, slightly muted blue with a clear cyan cast and medium depth. Its steady, controlled feel suits security, finance, healthcare, and technology interfaces. Use it as a supporting brand color or primary UI accent, paired with warm gray or soft cream. Black text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #0c88bd
What is #0c88bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0c88bd is rgb(12, 136, 189), in HSL hsl(198, 88%, 39%) and in CMYK 94%, 28%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #0c88bd?
Does #0c88bd look warm or cool?
#0c88bd reads as a cool blue because its hue leans clearly toward cyan rather than green or violet, while its moderate saturation and medium depth soften that coolness into a controlled, approachable presence instead of a bright, icy, or overly vivid look.
Where does #0c88bd work well?
#0c88bd works well as a primary UI accent or supporting brand color in security, finance, healthcare, and technology, where its controlled cyan-blue character supports clear, modern interfaces without the intensity of a bright electric blue.
Is #0c88bd readable on white or black?
#0c88bd has a 3.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.27:1 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.