Color swatch image showing #006DAD with RGB(0,109,173) values

#006DAD Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #006DAD including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#006DAD Color Information

#006DAD RGB value is (0, 109, 173). The hex color red value is 0, green is 109, and blue is 173. Its HSL format shows a hue of 202°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 34 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 37 percent, 0 percent, 32 percent.

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#006DAD Color Meaning

Color #006DAD conveys confidence shaped by clarity and movement. #006DAD ocean inspired blue feels active yet composed. Therefore, color #006DAD suggests forward motion with control. Mentally, color #006DAD enhances alertness and decision making. #006DAD supports strategic thinking without tension. Sports and performance brands often rely on color #006DAD for momentum. Symbolically, color #006DAD connects to travel, ambition, and open horizons. #006DAD reflects progress guided by purpose. Spiritually, color #006DAD represents direction, courage, and trust in motion.

Color Conversion

Convert #006DAD 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
#006DAD
RGB
rgb(0, 109, 173)
HSL
hsl(202°, 100%, 34%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 37%, 0%, 32%)
HSV
hsv(202°, 100%, 68%)
XYZ
13.0115 13.9544 41.5429
Yxy
13.9544 0.1899 0.2037
Hunter Lab
37.3556 -0.0874 -2.9012
CIE-Lab
44.1675 -1.6516 -41.3211

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green109 / 255 (43%)
43%
Blue173 / 255 (68%)
68%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)32 / 100 (32%)
32%

Color Variations

#006DAD 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

#006DAD 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 #006DAD 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
#006DAD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.54:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #006DAD 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

#006DAD

protanopia

#2f309e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #006DAD;

Text Color

color: #006DAD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #006DAD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #006DAD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #006DAD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #006DAD 0%, #00436a 100%);

#006DAD Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #006DAD color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.