Epic Blue color: hex code #0066EE
Epic Blue has the hex code #0066EE. It is a vivid azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 0% red, 40% green and 93.3% blue (0, 102, 238).
Its hue angle is 214°, with 100% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 100% cyan, 57% magenta, 0% yellow and 7% black.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.08:1).
Epic Blue (#0066EE) color codes
| HEX | #0066EE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 102, 238) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(0%, 40%, 93.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(214, 100%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(214, 100%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(100%, 57%, 0%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(46.54, 28.7, -74.75) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(46.54, 80.06, 291) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(20.178, 15.673, 82.834) | |
| Decimal | 26350 | |
| Short hex | #06E |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Epic Blue, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #0066EE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.08:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #0066EE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.08:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #0066EE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#0078f3Protanopia
no red cones#0065ebDeuteranopia
no green cones#0089a0Tritanopia
no blue cones#6e6e6eAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0066ee; }
.text { color: #0066ee; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0066ee; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(0 102 238 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0066ee, #1100ee); }Similar colors
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See #0066EE on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #0066EE?
- #0066EE is a vivid azure known as Epic Blue. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Epic Blue?
- The RGB value is 0, 102, 238: 0 red, 102 green and 238 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Epic Blue?
- The complementary color is #EE8800, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0066EE?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.14:1 and white text 5.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.