Deep Sky Blue
#00BFFFAbout Deep Sky Blue
Deep Sky Blue is the hex color #00BFFF, which translates to rgb(0, 191, 255) in RGB and hsl(195, 100%, 50%) in HSL. On the color wheel it sits at 195 degrees, with a saturation of 100 percent and a lightness of 50 percent. In the blue family, it reads as a mid tone shade.
Using Deep Sky Blue in a design
Text placed directly on Deep Sky Blue is most legible in dark ink, which is why the swatch above uses it. For a full interface, pull light steps from the tint strip for backgrounds and dark steps from the shade strip for text and borders, keeping a single consistent hue throughout. Always confirm a given pair in the contrast checker before shipping.
Building a palette around Deep Sky Blue
The pairings above give you three classic starting points. The complementary color sits opposite on the wheel and works well as an accent that draws the eye. The analogous colors sit right beside Deep Sky Blue for calmer, harmonious combinations. The triadic pair spaces three hues evenly for a balanced, energetic palette. Open any swatch to explore it as its own color.
Full values for Deep Sky Blue
- HEX: #00BFFF
- RGB: rgb(0, 191, 255)
- HSL: hsl(195, 100%, 50%)
- HSV: hsv(195, 100%, 100%)
- CMYK: cmyk(100%, 25%, 0%, 0%)