Color swatch image showing #00688D with RGB(0,104,141) values

#00688D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #00688D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#00688D Color Information

#00688D RGB value is (0, 104, 141). The hex color red value is 0, green is 104, and blue is 141. Its HSL format shows a hue of 196°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 28 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 26 percent, 0 percent, 45 percent.

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#00688D Color Meaning

Color #00688D signifies nautical twilight, profound knowledge, and solemn expanse. #00688D dark, greenish-blue is the color of the deep ocean just before night, the sky at high altitude, and archival ink for important documents. Psychologically, color #00688D promotes solemn contemplation, deep understanding, and a connection to vast, silent spaces of knowledge or nature. #00688D culturally references maritime authority, academic regalia in some disciplines, and the somber tones of deep space imagery. Spiritually, #00688D color represents the depth of the soul's knowledge, the silent language of the universe, and aspiration tempered by profound respect, embodying a wise and weighty calm.

Color Conversion

Convert #00688D across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#00688D
RGB
rgb(0, 104, 141)
HSL
hsl(196°, 100%, 28%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 26%, 0%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(196°, 100%, 55%)
XYZ
9.7580 11.8237 26.9672
Yxy
11.8237 0.2010 0.2435
Hunter Lab
34.3856 -0.4732 -1.4284
CIE-Lab
40.9346 -11.2843 -27.4367

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green104 / 255 (41%)
41%
Blue141 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta26 / 100 (26%)
26%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#00688D harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#00688D harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #00688D for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#00688D

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.24:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #00688D appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#00688D

protanopia

#2d2e84

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #00688D;

Text Color

color: #00688D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #00688D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00688D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #00688D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00688D 0%, #004259 100%);

#00688D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #00688D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.