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Deep Sky Blue#00BFFF

Deep Sky Blue color code is #00BFFF. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with deep sky blue.

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Deep Sky Blue Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Deep Sky Blue is 0.4448. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.12:1 against white and 9.90:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Deep Sky Blue on white2.12:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Deep Sky Blue on black9.90:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on Deep Sky Blue2.12:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on Deep Sky Blue9.90:1AAA

Deep Sky Blue — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Deep Sky Blue?+
The hex code for Deep Sky Blue is #00BFFF. In RGB it's rgb(0, 191, 255), and in HSL it's hsl(195, 100%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of Deep Sky Blue?+
Deep Sky Blue in RGB is (0, 191, 255). Written in CSS: rgb(0, 191, 255).
What is the CMYK value of Deep Sky Blue?+
Deep Sky Blue converts to CMYK(100%, 25%, 0%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #00BFFF.
Is deep sky blue a warm or cool color?+
Deep Sky Blue (#00BFFF) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 195° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does deep sky blue belong to?+
Deep Sky Blue belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 195°, 100%, 50% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is deep sky blue accessible for body text on a white background?+
Deep Sky Blue on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.12:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for deep sky blue?+
The nearest Pantone match for Deep Sky Blue (#00BFFF) is Process Cyan Cyan, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Deep Sky Blue in design

Practical guidance for using deep sky blue (#00BFFF) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Deep Sky Blue (#00BFFF) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 9.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Deep Sky Blue (#00BFFF) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Deep Sky Blue flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

Deep Sky Blue works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.

Brands that use Deep Sky Blue

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of deep sky blue (#00BFFF). Click through for the full brand color guide.

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