#0F97B4 Hex Color
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With its cool cyan cast and moderate saturation, #0f97b4 feels refreshing without becoming loud. This medium-dark color suggests trust and clear thinking, making it useful for technology, communication, aerospace, and children’s products. Use the hex code #0f97b4 as a supporting brand color or interface accent alongside warm off-white and dark navy. Black text reads clearly on it.
Questions about #0f97b4
What is #0f97b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0f97b4 is rgb(15, 151, 180), in HSL hsl(191, 85%, 38%) and in CMYK 92%, 16%, 0%, 29%.
What colors pair well with #0f97b4?
#0f97b4 pairs well with warm off-white, navy, and charcoal, which soften its cool cyan cast while preserving clarity; use pale neutrals for spacious layouts and deep tones for stronger contrast.
What mood does #0f97b4 create in a palette?
#0f97b4 reads as a cool cyan-blue because its blue-green bias and moderate saturation create a crisp, refreshing mood rather than a fiery or earthy one. It works well for technology, communication, aerospace, and children’s products.
Is #0f97b4 readable on white or black?
#0f97b4 has a 3.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.10:1 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.