Deep Sky Blue is a medium, vivid shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #00BFFF, which equals rgb(0, 191, 255) in RGB and hsl(195, 100%, 50%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C100 M25 Y0 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#00BFFF - RGB
0, 191, 255 - HSL
195°, 100%, 50% - CMYK
100, 25, 0, 0 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium, vivid
About Deep Sky Blue
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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 9.90:1. Its complementary color is #FF4000.
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Deep Sky Blue color codes
| HEX | #00BFFF |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 191, 255) |
| HSL | hsl(195, 100%, 50%) |
| HSV | 195°, 100%, 100% |
| CMYK | 100%, 25%, 0%, 0% |
| Decimal | 49151 |
Shades and tints of Deep Sky Blue
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D5F4FF - 100
#AAEAFF - 200
#80DFFF - 300
#55D4FF - 400
#2BCAFF - 500
#00BFFF - 600
#009FD5 - 700
#007FAA - 800
#006080 - 900
#004055 - 950
#00202B
Color harmonies for Deep Sky Blue
- Complementary
#FF4000≈ Orange Red - Analogous −30°
#00FFBF≈ Pure Aquamarine - Analogous +30°
#0040FF≈ Pure Sapphire - Triadic +120°
#FF00BF≈ Pure Cerise - Triadic +240°
#BFFF00≈ Pure Chartreuse - Split 150°
#FF0040≈ Pure Ruby - Split 210°
#FFBF00≈ Pure Amber
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Sky Blue
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Sky Blue | Aa | 2.12:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Deep Sky Blue | Aa | 9.90:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Deep Sky Blue
background-color: #00BFFF;color: #00BFFF;background-color: rgb(0, 191, 255);background-color: hsl(195, 100%, 50%);:root { --color-deep-sky-blue: #00BFFF; }class="bg-[#00BFFF]"Colors similar to Deep Sky Blue
- Pure Peacock
#00CCFF - Pure Capri
#00B2FF - Bright Peacock
#19BDE6 - Medium Light Capri
#29BFFF - Bright Lagoon
#19D1E6 - Medium Dark Lagoon
#00C1D6 - Bright Capri
#19A8E6 - Medium Light Peacock
#29D4FF - Medium Light Azure
#29A9FF - Pure Lagoon
#00E5FF - Pure Azure
#0099FF - Medium Dark Peacock
#00ABD6
More blue shades
- Teal
#008080 - Cyan
#00FFFF - Sky Blue
#87CEEB - Dodger Blue
#1E90FF - Royal Blue
#4169E1 - Blue
#0000FF - Navy
#000080 - Midnight Blue
#191970 - Cadet Blue
#5F9EA0 - Cornflower Blue
#6495ED - Dark Blue
#00008B
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Sky Blue?
The HEX code for Deep Sky Blue is #00BFFF.
What is the RGB value of Deep Sky Blue?
Deep Sky Blue has an RGB value of 0, 191, 255 (rgb(0, 191, 255)). In HSL it is 195°, 100%, 50%.
What text color should I use on Deep Sky Blue?
Use black text on Deep Sky Blue. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.12:1 and black text has 9.90:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Sky Blue?
The complementary color of Deep Sky Blue is #FF4000. Analogous colors #00FFBF and #0040FF also pair well.