Color swatch image showing DeepSkyBlue4 (#00688B) with RGB(0,104,139) values

DeepSkyBlue4 (#00688B) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about DeepSkyBlue4 (#00688B) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

DeepSkyBlue4 (#00688B) Color Information

DeepSkyBlue4 (#00688B) RGB value is (0, 104, 139). The hex color red value is 0, green is 104, and blue is 139. Its HSL format shows a hue of 195°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 27 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 25 percent, 0 percent, 45 percent.

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DeepSkyBlue4 (#00688B) Color Meaning

DeepSkyBlue4 (#00688B) signifies nautical twilight, profound knowledge, and solemn expanse. This 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, DeepSkyBlue4 (#00688B) promotes solemn contemplation, deep understanding, and a connection to vast, silent spaces of knowledge or nature. It culturally references maritime authority, academic regalia in some disciplines, and the somber tones of deep space imagery. Spiritually, this 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 DeepSkyBlue4 (#00688B) 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
#00688B
RGB
rgb(0, 104, 139)
HSL
hsl(195°, 100%, 27%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 25%, 0%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(195°, 100%, 55%)
XYZ
9.6105 11.7647 26.1904
Yxy
11.7647 0.2020 0.2473
Hunter Lab
34.2997 -0.5011 -1.3528
CIE-Lab
40.8397 -12.0612 -26.3825

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green104 / 255 (41%)
41%
Blue139 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta25 / 100 (25%)
25%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

DeepSkyBlue4 (#00688B) 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

DeepSkyBlue4 (#00688B) 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 DeepSkyBlue4 (#00688B) 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.

#FFFFFF
#00688B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.26:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.26:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.26:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #00688B 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

DeepSkyBlue4 (#00688B)

protanopia

#2d2e83

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #00688B;

Text Color

color: #00688B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #00688B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00688B40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00688B 0%, #004157 100%);

DeepSkyBlue4 (#00688B) Color FAQs

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