Deep Azure is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #0068AD, which equals rgb(0, 104, 173) in RGB and hsl(204, 100%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C100 M40 Y0 K32, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#0068AD - RGB
0, 104, 173 - HSL
204°, 100%, 34% - CMYK
100, 40, 0, 32 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Deep Azure
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.86:1. Its complementary color is #AD4500.
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Deep Azure color codes
| HEX | #0068AD |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 104, 173) |
| HSL | hsl(204, 100%, 34%) |
| HSV | 204°, 100%, 68% |
| CMYK | 100%, 40%, 0%, 32% |
| Decimal | 26797 |
Shades and tints of Deep Azure
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D5E6F1 - 100
#AACDE4 - 200
#80B4D6 - 300
#559AC8 - 400
#2B81BB - 500
#0068AD - 600
#005790 - 700
#004573 - 800
#003457 - 900
#00233A - 950
#00111D
Color harmonies for Deep Azure
- Complementary
#AD4500≈ Rust - Analogous −30°
#00AD9C≈ Deep Turquoise - Analogous +30°
#0011AD≈ Deep Blue - Triadic +120°
#AD0068≈ Deep Raspberry - Triadic +240°
#68AD00≈ Deep Apple - Split 150°
#AD0011≈ Deep Red - Split 210°
#AD9C00≈ Deep Marigold
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Azure
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Azure | Aa | 5.86:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Deep Azure | Aa | 3.58:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Deep Azure
background-color: #0068AD;color: #0068AD;background-color: rgb(0, 104, 173);background-color: hsl(204, 100%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-azure: #0068AD; }class="bg-[#0068AD]"Colors similar to Deep Azure
- Deep Capri
#0079AD - Deep Cerulean
#0057AD - Deep Bright Azure
#11659C - Cerulean
#007BA7 - Deep Bright Capri
#11729C - Denim
#1560BD - Medium Dark Bright Cerulean
#156BC1 - Deep Bright Cerulean
#11579C - Medium Dark Bright Cornflower
#155AC1 - Sapphire
#0F52BA - Medium Dark Bright Azure
#157CC1 - Deep Bright Peacock
#11809C
More blue shades
- Pale Dusty Capri
#AFC2CA - Very Pale Dusty Capri
#C8D5DA - Palest Dusty Capri
#E0E8EB - Darkest Azure
#001F33 - Very Dark Azure
#00375C - Dark Azure
#005085 - Medium Dark Azure
#0081D6 - Pure Azure
#0099FF - Medium Light Azure
#29A9FF - Light Azure
#52BAFF - Pale Azure
#7ACAFF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Azure?
The HEX code for Deep Azure is #0068AD.
What is the RGB value of Deep Azure?
Deep Azure has an RGB value of 0, 104, 173 (rgb(0, 104, 173)). In HSL it is 204°, 100%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Azure?
Use white text on Deep Azure. White text has a contrast ratio of 5.86:1 and black text has 3.58:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Azure?
The complementary color of Deep Azure is #AD4500. Analogous colors #00AD9C and #0011AD also pair well.