Color swatch image showing #00B2EB with RGB(0,178,235) values

#00B2EB Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #00B2EB including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#00B2EB Color Information

#00B2EB RGB value is (0, 178, 235). The hex color red value is 0, green is 178, and blue is 235. Its HSL format shows a hue of 195°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 46 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 24 percent, 0 percent, 8 percent.

#00B2EB color swatch
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#00B2EB Color Meaning

Color #00B2EB signifies reliable clarity, communicative calm, and steady elevation. #00B2EB slightly muted cyan maintains its brightness while feeling more stable and less artificially intense than its predecessor. Psychologically, color #00B2EB promotes clear thought, trustworthy communication, and a sense of serene, dependable optimism. #00B2EB culturally references corporate branding that desires approachable innovation, friendly software interfaces, and the color of clear pool water. Spiritually, #00B2EB color represents truthful expression, calm aspiration, and a spirit that rises with consistent grace, embodying a trustworthy and refreshing clarity.

Color Conversion

Convert #00B2EB 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
#00B2EB
RGB
rgb(0, 178, 235)
HSL
hsl(195°, 100%, 46%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 24%, 0%, 8%)
HSV
hsv(195°, 100%, 92%)
XYZ
30.9158 37.8389 84.2715
Yxy
37.8389 0.2020 0.2473
Hunter Lab
61.5133 -2.8875 -7.8094
CIE-Lab
67.9017 -17.7836 -38.9689

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green178 / 255 (70%)
70%
Blue235 / 255 (92%)
92%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta24 / 100 (24%)
24%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)8 / 100 (8%)

Color Variations

#00B2EB 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

#00B2EB 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 #00B2EB 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
#00B2EB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.45:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #00B2EB 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

#00B2EB

protanopia

#4d4fdd

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #00B2EB;

Text Color

color: #00B2EB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #00B2EB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00B2EB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #00B2EB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00B2EB 0%, #00698c 100%);

#00B2EB Color FAQs

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