Color swatch image showing Honolulu Blue (#006DB0) with RGB(0,109,176) values

Honolulu Blue (#006DB0) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Honolulu Blue (#006DB0) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Honolulu Blue (#006DB0) Color Information

Honolulu Blue (#006DB0) RGB value is (0, 109, 176). The hex color red value is 0, green is 109, and blue is 176. Its HSL format shows a hue of 203°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 35 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 38 percent, 0 percent, 31 percent.

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Honolulu Blue (#006DB0) Color Meaning

Honolulu Blue (#006DB0) conveys confidence shaped by clarity and movement. This ocean inspired blue feels active yet composed. Therefore, Honolulu Blue (#006DB0) suggests forward motion with control. Mentally, Honolulu Blue (#006DB0) enhances alertness and decision making. It supports strategic thinking without tension. Sports and performance brands often rely on Honolulu Blue (#006DB0) for momentum. Symbolically, Honolulu Blue (#006DB0) connects to travel, ambition, and open horizons. It reflects progress guided by purpose. Spiritually, Honolulu Blue (#006DB0) represents direction, courage, and trust in motion.

Color Conversion

Convert Honolulu Blue (#006DB0) 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
#006DB0
RGB
rgb(0, 109, 176)
HSL
hsl(203°, 100%, 35%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 38%, 0%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(203°, 100%, 69%)
XYZ
13.3051 14.0719 43.0892
Yxy
14.0719 0.1888 0.1997
Hunter Lab
37.5125 -0.0243 -3.0702
CIE-Lab
44.3358 -0.4530 -42.8088

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green109 / 255 (43%)
43%
Blue176 / 255 (69%)
69%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta38 / 100 (38%)
38%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)
31%

Color Variations

Honolulu Blue (#006DB0) 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

Honolulu Blue (#006DB0) 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 Honolulu Blue (#006DB0) 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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#006DB0

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

5.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

5.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

5.51:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #006DB0 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

Honolulu Blue (#006DB0)

protanopia

#2f30a0

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #006DB0;

Text Color

color: #006DB0;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #006DB0;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #006DB040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #006DB0;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #006DB0 0%, #00436d 100%);

Honolulu Blue (#006DB0) Color FAQs

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