#0FA5E0 Hex Color
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#0fa5e0 is a bright, cool blue with a clear cyan undertone. Its mid-lightness keeps it lively without being harsh, and it works well as a supporting tone behind dark type or as an accent in fintech and healthcare brands. For accessibility, black text on #0fa5e0 reaches about 7.5:1 contrast, so small body text passes WCAG AA. Next to pure white it can look washed out, so anchor it with deeper shades.
Questions about #0fa5e0
What is #0fa5e0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #0fa5e0 is rgb(15, 165, 224), in HSL hsl(197, 87%, 47%) and in CMYK 93%, 26%, 0%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #0fa5e0?
Deep navy and warm charcoal ground its brightness, while a small coral or amber accent adds energy without clashing. Skip white text on top of it, since contrast falls below accessible levels.
Can #0fa5e0 be used as a text color?
Not for body text. On a white background it reaches only about 2.8:1, below the 4.5:1 threshold for WCAG AA. Use it for graphics or as a background behind black text instead.
Is #0fa5e0 readable on white or black?
#0fa5e0 has a 2.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.47:1 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.