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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#05A6EB — Cyan
#05A6EB is a mid-tone saturated blue sitting at 198° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #05A6EB
- f0faff
- c2ecfe
- 94ddfd
- 66cffc
- 38c0fb
- 0ab2fa
- 0494d1
- 0373a3
- 025375
- 013247
- 011219
Color schemes using #05A6EB
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#05A6EB FAQ
What color is #05A6EB?
#05A6EB is a shade of cyan in the blue family. It has a hue of 198 degrees, 96% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #05A6EB?
#05A6EB is rgb(5, 166, 235) in RGB, hsl(198, 96%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(98%, 29%, 0%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #05A6EB?
White text on this background reaches 2.74:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.66:1.
What colors go well with #05A6EB?
Its direct complement is #EB4A05. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #EB0533 and #EBBD05 gives you contrast without the vibration.