Scuba Blue (#00B1CC) Color Meaning and Information

Scuba Blue (#00B1CC) Color Information

Scuba Blue (#00B1CC) RGB value is (0, 177, 204). The hex color red value is 0, green is 177, and blue is 204. Its HSL format shows a hue of 188°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 40 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 13 percent, 0 percent, 20 percent.

Scuba Blue

#00B1CC

rgb(0, 177, 204)

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Scuba Blue (#00B1CC) Color Meaning

Scuba Blue (#00B1CC) embodies clarity, exploration, and refreshing energy. This vibrant turquoise Scuba Blue (#00B1CC) evokes tropical waters, aquatic environments, and invigorating openness. Psychologically, it promotes mental clarity, calm focus, and emotional rejuvenation, enhancing alertness without overstimulation. Culturally, Scuba Blue (#00B1CC) is prominent in aquatic sports, design, and digital media, symbolizing vitality, openness, and adventurous spirit. Spiritually, it channels emotional balance, intuitive insight, and energetic flow, fostering self-expression, creativity, and a sense of liberation. Its bright, refreshing hue inspires both focus and calm.

Color Conversion

Convert Scuba Blue (#00B1CC) 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

#00B1CC

RGB

rgb(0, 177, 204)

HSL

hsl(188°, 100%, 40%)

CMYK

cmyk(100%, 13%, 0%, 20%)

HSV

hsv(188°, 100%, 80%)

XYZ

26.6212 35.8039 62.6345

Yxy

35.8039 0.2129 0.2863

Hunter Lab

59.8364 -4.1218 -4.1712

CIE-Lab

66.3698 -27.9027 -24.3171

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)

Green177 / 255 (69%)

69%

Blue204 / 255 (80%)

80%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)

100%

Magenta13 / 100 (13%)

13%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)20 / 100 (20%)

20%

Color Variations

Scuba Blue (#00B1CC) 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

Scuba Blue (#00B1CC) 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 Scuba Blue (#00B1CC) 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:#00B1CC

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.57:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.57:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.57:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #00B1CC 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

Scuba Blue (#00B1CC)

protanopia

#4d4ec5

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #00B1CC;

Text Color

color: #00B1CC;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #00B1CC;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00B1CC40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #00B1CC;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00B1CC 0%, #006a7b 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to Scuba Blue (#00B1CC) in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.