#0EAEED Hex Color
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This neon blue is highly saturated and undeniably energetic. With its intense, electric character, #0eaeed works best as a punchy accent color rather than a primary background, where it can easily overwhelm the eye. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays or crisp whites. Since it passes WCAG contrast standards for small text, you can safely use it for interface elements or data visualization.
Questions about #0eaeed
What is #0eaeed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0eaeed is rgb(14, 174, 237), in HSL hsl(197, 89%, 49%) and in CMYK 94%, 27%, 0%, 7%.
Does #0eaeed work well for text?
Yes, #0eaeed meets WCAG contrast standards for small text, making it a reliable choice for UI elements or data visualization. Because it is so visually loud, restrict its use to essential buttons or data points to keep interfaces readable.
What colors pair well with #0eaeed?
This electric blue creates a balanced palette when grounded by neutral tones. Pair #0eaeed with charcoal for a sophisticated tech look, or use crisp white to let the saturation pop without straining the viewer's eyes.
Is #0eaeed readable on white or black?
#0eaeed has a 2.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.29:1 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.