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#006996 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #006996 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#006996 Color Information

#006996 RGB value is (0, 105, 150). The hex color red value is 0, green is 105, and blue is 150. Its HSL format shows a hue of 198°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 29 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 30 percent, 0 percent, 41 percent.

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#006996 Color Meaning

Color #006996 conveys stability, depth, and contemplative calm. #006996 rich, medium-dark color #006996 evokes deep oceans, coastal skies, and reflective waterscapes. Psychologically, #006996 encourages focus, introspection, and emotional steadiness, supporting balanced thought and mindful awareness. Culturally, color #006996 is used in maritime design, corporate branding, and textiles to convey trustworthiness, reliability, and serene elegance. Spiritually, #006996 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 #006996 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
#006996
RGB
rgb(0, 105, 150)
HSL
hsl(198°, 100%, 29%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 30%, 0%, 41%)
HSV
hsv(198°, 100%, 59%)
XYZ
10.5566 12.3052 30.6729
Yxy
12.3052 0.1972 0.2299
Hunter Lab
35.0788 -0.3715 -1.7861
CIE-Lab
41.6971 -8.3511 -31.6300

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green105 / 255 (41%)
41%
Blue150 / 255 (59%)
59%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta30 / 100 (30%)
30%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)41 / 100 (41%)
41%

Color Variations

#006996 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

#006996 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 #006996 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.07:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #006996 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

#006996

protanopia

#2d2e8b

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #006996;

Text Color

color: #006996;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #006996;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00699640;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #006996;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #006996 0%, #00415c 100%);

#006996 Color FAQs

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