Color swatch image showing #00699B with RGB(0,105,155) values

#00699B Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #00699B including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#00699B Color Information

#00699B RGB value is (0, 105, 155). The hex color red value is 0, green is 105, and blue is 155. Its HSL format shows a hue of 199°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 30 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 32 percent, 0 percent, 39 percent.

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#00699B Color Meaning

Color #00699B conveys stability, depth, and contemplative calm. #00699B rich, medium-dark color #00699B evokes deep oceans, coastal skies, and reflective waterscapes. Psychologically, #00699B encourages focus, introspection, and emotional steadiness, supporting balanced thought and mindful awareness. Culturally, color #00699B is used in maritime design, corporate branding, and textiles to convey trustworthiness, reliability, and serene elegance. Spiritually, #00699B 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 #00699B 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
#00699B
RGB
rgb(0, 105, 155)
HSL
hsl(199°, 100%, 30%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 32%, 0%, 39%)
HSV
hsv(199°, 100%, 61%)
XYZ
10.9680 12.4697 32.8392
Yxy
12.4697 0.1949 0.2216
Hunter Lab
35.3125 -0.2902 -2.0049
CIE-Lab
41.9531 -6.3725 -34.2051

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green105 / 255 (41%)
41%
Blue155 / 255 (61%)
61%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta32 / 100 (32%)
32%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)39 / 100 (39%)
39%

Color Variations

#00699B 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

#00699B 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 #00699B 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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#00699B

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

6.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

6.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

6.01:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #00699B 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

#00699B

protanopia

#2d2e8f

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #00699B;

Text Color

color: #00699B;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #00699B;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00699B40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #00699B;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00699B 0%, #00415f 100%);

#00699B Color FAQs

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