#159EE0 Hex Color
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#159ee0 is a sharp, saturated sky blue that reads as professional and secure. It offers excellent legibility with black text, making it a functional choice for web interfaces or high-contrast UI buttons. Because of its vivid intensity, it works best as an accent color rather than a dominant background. The hex code for this cool, reliable blue is #159ee0.
Questions about #159ee0
What is #159ee0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #159ee0 is rgb(21, 158, 224), in HSL hsl(200, 83%, 48%) and in CMYK 91%, 29%, 0%, 12%.
Is #159ee0 a good choice for text on white backgrounds?
#159ee0 generally fails accessibility standards for small text on white backgrounds because it lacks sufficient contrast. It is much better suited for high-contrast UI buttons, iconography, or accent elements where legibility is easier to manage.
What colors pair well with #159ee0?
Because #159ee0 is a vivid, energetic blue, it pairs beautifully with neutral charcoal or dark gray text to maintain professional legibility. For a more vibrant scheme, try balancing it against warm, complementary orange tones to create a dynamic visual pop.
Is #159ee0 readable on white or black?
#159ee0 has a 3.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.99:1 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.