Color #0EB4DA Color / Colour Code #0EB4DA
This page shows the hex color code for color #0eb4da (#0EB4DA). The colour is a cyan tone with 88% saturation and 45% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #0EB4DA against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#0EB4DA paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 161, 191, and 221 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 191, 311, and 71 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #0EB4DA
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 191 and saturation at 88%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 191 to 236 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 191 with its complement at 11 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #0EB4DA
Lightness variations at hue 191 and 88% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #0EB4DA
Design Use Cases for #0EB4DA
High-Impact Accent
With 88% saturation, #0EB4DA is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Primary Interface Color
At 45% lightness, #0EB4DA is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Clarity & Technology
#0EB4DA is in the cyan spectrum (hue 191). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #0EB4DA (hue 191) to its complement at hue 11. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 221. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0eb4da, #d8330e);
CSS Code for #0EB4DA
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About Color #0EB4DA (#0EB4DA)
#0EB4DA is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 14 red, 180 green, and 218 blue. The blue channel is dominant by a ratio of 15.6:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 191 degrees with 88% saturation and 45% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #0EB4DA is 135/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This is a medium-brightness color that can work with either dark or light text depending on font weight and size. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 94% cyan, 17% magenta, 0% yellow, and 15% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #0EB4DA against white is 2.45:1 and against black is 8.56:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 8.56:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D8330E creates maximum visual tension when paired with #0EB4DA. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #0ED898 and #0E4ED8, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #0EB4DA?
- #0EB4DA is Color #0EB4DA, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(14, 180, 218), HSL(191, 88%, 45%), and CMYK(94%, 17%, 0%, 15%). Its perceived brightness is 135/255.
- Is #0EB4DA accessible for text?
- Against white, #0EB4DA has a contrast ratio of 2.45:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 8.56:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #0EB4DA?
- The complementary colour is #D8330E (hue 11). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #0ED898 and #0E4ED8. The triadic palette adds #D80EB3 and #B3D80E for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #0EB4DA in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #0eb4da; or rgb(14, 180, 218); or hsl(191, 88%, 45%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 191 88% 45%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.