Color swatch image showing #006DB3 with RGB(0,109,179) values

#006DB3 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #006DB3 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#006DB3 Color Information

#006DB3 RGB value is (0, 109, 179). The hex color red value is 0, green is 109, and blue is 179. Its HSL format shows a hue of 203°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 35 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 39 percent, 0 percent, 30 percent.

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#006DB3 Color Meaning

Color #006DB3 conveys confidence shaped by clarity and movement. #006DB3 ocean inspired blue feels active yet composed. Therefore, color #006DB3 suggests forward motion with control. Mentally, color #006DB3 enhances alertness and decision making. #006DB3 supports strategic thinking without tension. Sports and performance brands often rely on color #006DB3 for momentum. Symbolically, color #006DB3 connects to travel, ambition, and open horizons. #006DB3 reflects progress guided by purpose. Spiritually, color #006DB3 represents direction, courage, and trust in motion.

Color Conversion

Convert #006DB3 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
#006DB3
RGB
rgb(0, 109, 179)
HSL
hsl(203°, 100%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 39%, 0%, 30%)
HSV
hsv(203°, 100%, 70%)
XYZ
13.6053 14.1920 44.6701
Yxy
14.1920 0.1877 0.1958
Hunter Lab
37.6723 0.0407 -3.2443
CIE-Lab
44.5070 0.7474 -44.2879

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green109 / 255 (43%)
43%
Blue179 / 255 (70%)
70%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta39 / 100 (39%)
39%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)30 / 100 (30%)
30%

Color Variations

#006DB3 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

#006DB3 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 #006DB3 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+)

5.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.47:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #006DB3 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

#006DB3

protanopia

#2f30a2

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #006DB3;

Text Color

color: #006DB3;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #006DB3;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #006DB340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #006DB3;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #006DB3 0%, #00436d 100%);

#006DB3 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #006DB3 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.