DeepSkyBlue3 (#009ACD) Color Meaning and Information

DeepSkyBlue3 (#009ACD) Color Information

DeepSkyBlue3 (#009ACD) RGB value is (0, 154, 205). The hex color red value is 0, green is 154, and blue is 205. Its HSL format shows a hue of 195°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 25 percent, 0 percent, 20 percent.

DeepSkyBlue3

#009ACD

rgb(0, 154, 205)

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DeepSkyBlue3 (#009ACD) Color Meaning

DeepSkyBlue3 (#009ACD) signifies archived sky, professional depth, and focused vastness. This medium, saturated blue-green suggests a clear summer day preserved, the color of deep swimming pools, and reliable nautical themes. Psychologically, DeepSkyBlue3 (#009ACD) evokes competence, focused exploration, and a sense of depth that is knowable and structured. It culturally references airline branding, sports team uniforms, and the dependable blue of standardized maps. Spiritually, this color represents navigable wisdom, depth with direction, and aspiration channeled into purpose, acting as a guide for focused and ambitious journeys.

Color Conversion

Convert DeepSkyBlue3 (#009ACD) 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

#009ACD

RGB

rgb(0, 154, 205)

HSL

hsl(195°, 100%, 40%)

CMYK

cmyk(100%, 25%, 0%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(195°, 100%, 80%)

XYZ

22.5750 27.5190 61.8795

Yxy

27.5190 0.2016 0.2458

Hunter Lab

52.4586 -1.7465 -4.9350

CIE-Lab

59.4517 -15.5757 -35.5739

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)

Green154 / 255 (60%)

60%

Blue205 / 255 (80%)

80%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)

100%

Magenta25 / 100 (25%)

25%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

DeepSkyBlue3 (#009ACD) 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

DeepSkyBlue3 (#009ACD) 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 DeepSkyBlue3 (#009ACD) 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#009ACD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.23:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.23:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.23:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #009ACD 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

DeepSkyBlue3 (#009ACD)

protanopia

#4344c1

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #009ACD;

Text Color

color: #009ACD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #009ACD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #009ACD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #009ACD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #009ACD 0%, #005c7b 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to DeepSkyBlue3 (#009ACD) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.