#0D94BD Hex Color
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A mid-tone cyan, #0d94bd feels refreshing and direct. Because it maintains a distinct cool temperature, it works best as an accent rather than a full background, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. Pair this hex code with a dark charcoal to ground its brightness. While you consider mixing gray for balance, remember that black text provides excellent readability against this shade for UI elements.
Questions about #0d94bd
What is #0d94bd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0d94bd is rgb(13, 148, 189), in HSL hsl(194, 87%, 40%) and in CMYK 93%, 22%, 0%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #0d94bd for UI design?
#0d94bd is a bold, energetic cyan that works best when grounded by darker neutrals. Use it alongside charcoal or deep slate grays to create high-contrast UI elements that remain easy on the eyes while maintaining a modern, clean aesthetic.
Does #0d94bd work as a primary background color?
It is generally too intense for large backgrounds, as the saturation can overwhelm the user experience. Instead, use #0d94bd for interactive elements like buttons or icons where its refreshing, direct nature can effectively guide user attention without causing visual fatigue.
Is #0d94bd readable on white or black?
#0d94bd has a 3.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.98:1 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.