#0FA3B1 Hex Color
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This unsaturated cyan carries a cold, refreshing energy. Because it sits between blue and green, #0fa3b1 works best as a primary accent rather than a full background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal greys to ground its brightness. With high contrast against black text, the hex code #0fa3b1 provides clear readability for UI buttons and icons in tech or productivity software interfaces.
Questions about #0fa3b1
What is #0fa3b1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0fa3b1 is rgb(15, 163, 177), in HSL hsl(185, 84%, 38%) and in CMYK 92%, 8%, 0%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #0fa3b1?
#0fa3b1 functions best alongside deep charcoal or slate grays which ground its brightness. For a sharper, high-contrast look, pair it with crisp white backgrounds, or use soft cream neutrals to keep the overall aesthetic feeling calm and approachable.
Is #0fa3b1 readable on white or black?
#0fa3b1 has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.89:1 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.