Cerulean

#0094D6

General Information about #0094D6

The hex color #0094D6 is a shade of Cerulean, a vibrant and calming blue hue that evokes feelings of tranquility and clarity. In the RGB color model, it consists of 0 red, 148 green, and 214 blue. When represented in the CMYK color model, it comprises 100% cyan, 31% magenta, 0% yellow, and 16% black. This color is commonly associated with water, sky, and open spaces, contributing to its sense of serenity. Cerulean is often used in various design applications, including web design, graphic design, and interior design, to create a sense of trust, reliability, and freshness. Its versatility allows it to be paired with both warm and cool colors, making it a popular choice for a wide range of creative projects. The color also has psychological effects of calmness and peacefulness.

The hex color #0094D6, a shade of cerulean, offers moderate accessibility considerations. Its contrast ratio against white (#FFFFFF) is approximately 4.5:1, meeting the WCAG AA standard for normal text but falling short for larger text or user interface components. Against black (#000000), the contrast ratio is around 4.6:1, similarly adequate for standard text. To enhance accessibility, particularly for users with visual impairments, consider using a darker background color or employing text shadows or outlines to improve readability. When utilizing this color for interactive elements, ensure sufficient visual cues beyond color alone are present to convey state changes or functionality. Providing alternative text descriptions for images and icons that use this color is also crucial for screen reader compatibility. It's advisable to test color combinations with accessibility evaluation tools to guarantee compliance with accessibility guidelines.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
0 148 214
RGB0 148 214
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
198.5deg 100% 41.96%
198.510041.96HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
198.5deg 0% 16.08%
198.5016.08HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#0094D6
rgb0 148 214
hsl198.5deg 100% 41.96%
cmyk100% 30.84% 0% 16.08%
hwb198.5deg 0% 16.08%
xyz-d650.23 0.26 0.67
oklch0.6338 0.1423 238.78
oklab0.6338 -0.07 -0.12
CMYK
100% 30.84% 0% 16.08%
10030.84016.08CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.23 0.26 0.67
0.230.260.67XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.6338 0.1423 238.78
0.63380.1423238.78LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.6338 -0.07 -0.12
0.6338-0.07-0.12LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

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