Color swatch image showing Sea Blue (#006994) with RGB(0,105,148) values

Sea Blue (#006994) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Sea Blue (#006994) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Sea Blue (#006994) Color Information

Sea Blue (#006994) RGB value is (0, 105, 148). The hex color red value is 0, green is 105, and blue is 148. Its HSL format shows a hue of 197°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 29 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 29 percent, 0 percent, 42 percent.

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Sea Blue (#006994) Color Meaning

Sea Blue (#006994) conveys stability, depth, and contemplative calm. This rich, medium-dark Sea Blue (#006994) evokes deep oceans, coastal skies, and reflective waterscapes. Psychologically, it encourages focus, introspection, and emotional steadiness, supporting balanced thought and mindful awareness. Culturally, Sea Blue (#006994) is used in maritime design, corporate branding, and textiles to convey trustworthiness, reliability, and serene elegance. Spiritually, it resonates with introspection, grounded calm, and inner composure, promoting clarity of mind and deep reflection. Its cool, composed tone fosters tranquility and thoughtful engagement.

Color Conversion

Convert Sea Blue (#006994) 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
#006994
RGB
rgb(0, 105, 148)
HSL
hsl(197°, 100%, 29%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 29%, 0%, 42%)
HSV
hsv(197°, 100%, 58%)
XYZ
10.3969 12.2413 29.8318
Yxy
12.2413 0.1981 0.2333
Hunter Lab
34.9876 -0.4027 -1.7019
CIE-Lab
41.5970 -9.1382 -30.5930

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green105 / 255 (41%)
41%
Blue148 / 255 (58%)
58%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta29 / 100 (29%)
29%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)42 / 100 (42%)
42%

Color Variations

Sea Blue (#006994) 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

Sea Blue (#006994) 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 Sea Blue (#006994) 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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#006994

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.09:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #006994 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

Sea Blue (#006994)

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #006994;

Text Color

color: #006994;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #006994;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00699440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #006994;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #006994 0%, #00425c 100%);

Sea Blue (#006994) Color FAQs

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