#106DEF Hex Color
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Saturated and cool, #106def is a vivid blue with strong brightness and a slight violet undertone. Its high chroma brings energy and attention to calls to action, technology interfaces, finance, and security branding. Use it as a focused accent or bold highlight rather than a full-page background. As a hex code, #106def supports white text at about 4.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #106def
What is #106def in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #106def is rgb(16, 109, 239), in HSL hsl(215, 87%, 50%) and in CMYK 93%, 54%, 0%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #106def?
#106def pairs well with charcoal and warm off-white, which temper its high saturation; a small coral accent adds contrast, while muted navy creates a layered interface without competing with the blue’s strong brightness.
Is #106def readable on white or black?
#106def has a 4.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.45:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.