Color swatch image showing #006DBC with RGB(0,109,188) values

#006DBC Color Meaning and Information

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

#006DBC Color Information

#006DBC RGB value is (0, 109, 188). The hex color red value is 0, green is 109, and blue is 188. Its HSL format shows a hue of 205°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 37 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 42 percent, 0 percent, 26 percent.

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#006DBC Color Meaning

Color #006DBC is a vivid medium-blue shade, a bright tone in the blue spectrum conveying clarity and focus. Color #006DBC psychologically promotes calmness, clear communication, and mental clarity, fostering productive and analytical thinking. Culturally, color #006DBC is used in branding, fashion, and interior design to symbolize trust, reliability, and calm energy. Spiritually, #006DBC resonates with the throat chakra, enhancing expression, communication, and clarity of thought. Feng Shui applies #006DBC to spaces requiring concentration, smooth communication, or restorative energy flow.

Color Conversion

Convert #006DBC 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
#006DBC
RGB
rgb(0, 109, 188)
HSL
hsl(205°, 100%, 37%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 42%, 0%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(205°, 100%, 74%)
XYZ
14.5457 14.5681 49.6222
Yxy
14.5681 0.1847 0.1850
Hunter Lab
38.1682 0.2481 -3.7981
CIE-Lab
45.0369 4.3557 -48.6746

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green109 / 255 (43%)
43%
Blue188 / 255 (74%)
74%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta42 / 100 (42%)
42%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

#006DBC 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

#006DBC 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 #006DBC 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
#006DBC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.37:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #006DBC 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

#006DBC

protanopia

#2f30a9

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #006DBC;

Text Color

color: #006DBC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #006DBC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #006DBC40;

Text Shadow

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

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #006DBC 0%, #004373 100%);

#006DBC Color FAQs

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