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#006D8C Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #006D8C including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#006D8C Color Information

#006D8C RGB value is (0, 109, 140). The hex color red value is 0, green is 109, and blue is 140. Its HSL format shows a hue of 193°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of27 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 22 percent, 0 percent, 45percent.

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#006D8C Color Meaning

Color #006D8C signifies nautical twilight, profound knowledge, and solemn expanse. #006D8C dark, greenish-blue is the color of the deep ocean just before night, the sky at high altitude, and archival ink for important documents. Psychologically, color #006D8C promotes solemn contemplation, deep understanding, and a connection to vast, silent spaces of knowledge or nature. #006D8C culturally references maritime authority, academic regalia in some disciplines, and the somber tones of deep space imagery. Spiritually, #006D8C color represents the depth of the soul's knowledge, the silent language of the universe, and aspiration tempered by profound respect, embodying a wise and weighty calm.

Color Conversion

Convert #006D8C 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
#006D8C
RGB
rgb(0, 109, 140)
HSL
hsl(193°, 100%, 27%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 22%, 0%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(193°, 100%, 55%)
XYZ
10.2023 12.8307 26.7498
Yxy
12.8307 0.2049 0.2577
Hunter Lab
35.8200 -0.6637 -1.3493
CIE-Lab
42.5071 -14.5622 -24.3870

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green109 / 255 (43%)
43%
Blue140 / 255 (55%)
55%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta22 / 100 (22%)
22%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

#006D8C 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

#006D8C 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 #006D8C 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+)

5.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.89:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #006D8C 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

#006D8C

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #006D8C;

Text Color

color: #006D8C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #006D8C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #006D8C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #006D8C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #006D8C 0%, #004457 100%);

#006D8C Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #006D8C color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.