#0EA1C5 Hex Color
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#0ea1c5 is a cool cyan-blue with moderate visual saturation and a clear, refreshing presence. Its medium lightness suggests freedom, trust, and forward-looking energy without feeling loud. Use the hex code as a supporting tone in technology, communication, or children’s branding, especially beside navy or charcoal. Black text reaches about 6.9:1 contrast, suitable for WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #0ea1c5
What is #0ea1c5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0ea1c5 is rgb(14, 161, 197), in HSL hsl(192, 87%, 41%) and in CMYK 93%, 18%, 0%, 23%.
What colors pair well with #0ea1c5?
Navy gives #0ea1c5 a stronger, more technical frame, while warm cream softens its cool edge without making it dull. Use navy for structure and the cyan-blue as a controlled accent across buttons, icons, or key highlights.
Is #0ea1c5 readable on white or black?
#0ea1c5 has a 3.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.92:1 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.