Deep sky blue
Deep sky blue is a medium, vivid color from the blue family. Hex code #00BFFF.
Color codes
- CSS name
deepskyblue - HEX
#00BFFF - RGB
rgb(0 191 255) - HSL
hsl(195 100% 50%) - HSB / HSV
hsb(195, 100%, 100%) - OKLCH
oklch(75.5% 0.153 231.6) - CMYK
cmyk(100%, 25%, 0%, 0%)
White text
2.12:1 · fails WCAG
Black text
9.89:1 · passes WCAG AAA
Shades
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
About this color
Deep sky blue in CSS and design
Deep sky blue is a medium, vivid color from the blue family. Deep sky blue is one of the extended color keywords, which CSS adopted from the X11 color names used on Unix workstations.
Use it in CSS by name or by any of its codes; these all give the same color:
color: deepskyblue;
color: #00BFFF;
color: rgb(0 191 255);
color: hsl(195 100% 50%);For text on deep sky blue, black reads best. Check other combinations with the contrast checker, or browse all CSS color names.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for deep sky blue?
#00BFFF. In CSS you can also use the keyword deepskyblue, which works in every browser.
What is deep sky blue in RGB and HSL?
In RGB it is rgb(0 191 255), in HSL hsl(195 100% 50%). For print, cmyk(100%, 25%, 0%, 0%) is a starting point, but CMYK depends on paper and ink, so check with your printer.
Should I use black or white text on deep sky blue?
Black text works better: it has a contrast ratio of 9.89:1 and passes WCAG AAA. White text reaches 2.12:1.
Which colors go with deep sky blue?
Its complementary color is #FA904A, on the opposite side of the color wheel. For a calmer look, combine it with its analogous neighbors #1EC6D1 and #83AFFE. The palette generator builds more combinations.