Codes & values
- Color Name
Deep Sky Blue - Color ID
KDF-C-00049151 - HEX
#00BFFF - RGB
rgb(0, 191, 255) - RGBA
rgba(0, 191, 255, 1) - HSL
hsl(195, 100%, 50%) - HSLA
hsla(195, 100%, 50%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(195, 100%, 100%) - CMYK
cmyk(100%, 25%, 0%, 0%) - Light / Dark
mid
Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Deep Sky Blue?
- #00BFFF
- What is Deep Sky Blue RGB?
- rgb(0, 191, 255)
- What is Deep Sky Blue HSL?
- hsl(195, 100%, 50%)
- What is Deep Sky Blue CMYK?
- cmyk(100%, 25%, 0%, 0%)
What is Deep Sky Blue?
Deep Sky Blue is a curated cyan family color at #00BFFF. It appears in our library with tags for web, design, ui and matches the CSS named color keyword. This mid-range shade works as a primary brand or UI accent when contrast with text is verified. Temperature lean: cool — calmer, often used for tech, healthcare, and finance trust..
Deep Sky Blue HEX code
The HEX code for Deep Sky Blue is #00BFFF. Paste it into CSS as color: #00BFFF; or background-color: #00BFFF;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (00bfff).
Deep Sky Blue RGB
Deep Sky Blue in RGB is rgb(0, 191, 255) (channels R 0, G 191, B 255). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(0, 191, 255, 1).
Deep Sky Blue HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(195, 100%, 50%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(195, 100%, 100%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Deep Sky Blue CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Deep Sky Blue is cmyk(100%, 25%, 0%, 0%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Deep Sky Blue
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #009FD5, #007FAA, #006080, #004055, #00202A. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Deep Sky Blue
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #2BCAFF, #55D4FF, #80DFFF, #AAEAFF, #D5F4FF. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Deep Sky Blue
Complementary pairing: #00BFFF, #FF4000. Analogous neighbors: #00FFBF, #00BFFF, #0040FF. Triadic accents: #00BFFF, #FF00BF, #BFFF00. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Deep Sky Blue color combinations
A practical combo: primary #00BFFF, complementary accent #FF4000, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #00BFFF, #FF0040, #FFBF00.
Deep Sky Blue in web design
Cyan and teal feel modern and technical. They suit dashboards, SaaS accents, and ocean-inspired branding when balanced with neutrals.
Deep Sky Blue in branding
Teal brands feel fresh and digital-native — popular with fintech and travel startups. Contrast vs white is 2.12:1 (better as a large accent or background than small body text); vs black 9.90:1.
Deep Sky Blue as a neon accent
Deep Sky Blue reads neon/electric. Prefer dark backgrounds, use sparingly for logos and nightlife creatives, and verify contrast for any overlaid text.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Deep Sky Blue?
- Deep Sky Blue: #00BFFF.
- What is Deep Sky Blue RGB?
- Deep Sky Blue: rgb(0, 191, 255).
- What is Deep Sky Blue HSL?
- Deep Sky Blue: hsl(195, 100%, 50%).
- What is Deep Sky Blue CMYK?
- Deep Sky Blue: cmyk(100%, 25%, 0%, 0%).
- What colors go with Deep Sky Blue?
- Try complementary #00BFFF, #FF4000 or analogous #00FFBF, #00BFFF, #0040FF.
- Is Deep Sky Blue good for text on white?
- Not ideal for small body text (2.12:1). Use as a large heading, button, or background instead.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 2.12:1 (prefer large accent or background). Contrast vs black: 9.90:1. Complementary swatch: #00BFFF, #FF4000.
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