Cerulean

#00A1E6

General Information

Cerulean, represented by the hex code #00A1E6, is a vibrant and engaging shade of blue. It is often associated with the sky and sea, evoking feelings of calmness, serenity, and openness. In color psychology, blue is often linked to trust, stability, and intelligence. Cerulean strikes a balance between boldness and approachability, making it a popular choice for branding and design. It belongs to the cyan hue family, being a light and vivid shade. The color is widely used in various sectors, from technology to healthcare, to evoke positive associations. Cerulean's versatility stems from its ability to pair well with a wide range of colors, allowing designers and artists to integrate it seamlessly into diverse projects.

The hex color #00A1E6, also known as Cerulean, presents some accessibility considerations for web developers. Its lightness value necessitates careful pairing with text and other UI elements. When used as a background, it's crucial to ensure that the text placed on top has sufficient contrast to meet WCAG guidelines for readability. A contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1 is recommended for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Testing with accessibility tools is essential to verify compliance. When used for interactive elements like buttons or links, it's important to provide clear visual cues for hover, focus, and active states to ensure usability for all users, including those with visual impairments. Consider using a darker shade or a complementary color for these states.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
0 161 230
RGB0 161 230
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
198deg 100% 45.1%
19810045.1HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
198deg 0% 9.8%
19809.8HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#00A1E6
rgb0 161 230
hsl198deg 100% 45.1%
cmyk100% 30% 0% 9.8%
hwb198deg 0% 9.8%
xyz-d650.27 0.31 0.79
oklch0.673 0.149 237.91
oklab0.673 -0.08 -0.13
CMYK
100% 30% 0% 9.8%
1003009.8CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.27 0.31 0.79
0.270.310.79XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.673 0.149 237.91
0.6730.149237.91LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.673 -0.08 -0.13
0.673-0.08-0.13LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

Complementary color

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