#189AE0 Hex Color
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This saturated, medium-tone blue carries a crisp, digital energy. Because it is highly visible, #189ae0 works best as a primary call-to-action button or a bold UI accent rather than a background. It pairs cleanly with stark white or cool slate grays to reinforce a sense of technical reliability. The hex code for this vivid blue is #189ae0.
Questions about #189ae0
What is #189ae0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #189ae0 is rgb(24, 154, 224), in HSL hsl(201, 81%, 49%) and in CMYK 89%, 31%, 0%, 12%. Browse more shades of blue with names and hex codes.
Where should I use #189ae0 in a UI design?
#189ae0 performs best as a high-visibility call-to-action button or a focused interactive element. Because of its saturated, electric quality, it effectively draws the user's eye without needing large surface areas, keeping your interface clean and intentional.
What colors pair well with #189ae0?
#189ae0 creates a professional, tech-forward aesthetic when paired with neutral tones like crisp white or slate gray. These combinations emphasize readability while ensuring the blue remains the focal point of your design layout.
Is #189ae0 readable on white or black?
#189ae0 has a 3.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.73:1 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.