Deep Sky Blue hex code
The hex code for deep sky blue is #00BFFF. In RGB that is rgb(0, 191, 255) and in HSL it is hsl(195, 100%, 50%).
The hex code for deep sky blue is #00BFFF. In RGB that is rgb(0, 191, 255) and in HSL it is hsl(195, 100%, 50%).
Deep Sky Blue · #00BFFF
Colour codes
- HEX
- #00BFFF
- RGB
- rgb(0, 191, 255)
- HSL
- hsl(195, 100%, 50%)
- CMYK
- 100, 25, 0, 0
- CSS name
- deepskyblue
- Contrast on white
- 2.12:1
- Contrast on black
- 9.90:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #33ccff
40% lighter · #66d9ff
60% lighter · #99e5ff
80% lighter · #ccf2ff
20% darker · #0099cc
40% darker · #007399
60% darker · #004c66
80% darker · #002633
Complementary colour
Deep Sky Blue · #00BFFF
Opposite on the colour wheel · #ff4000
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for deep sky blue?
The hex code for deep sky blue is #00BFFF. In RGB that is rgb(0, 191, 255) and in HSL it is hsl(195, 100%, 50%).
Can I use deep sky blue for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 2.12:1 on white and 9.90:1 on black. Body text needs 4.5:1 under WCAG AA, so it works as text on a dark background, not on white.
What colour goes with deep sky blue?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #FF4000. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of deep sky blue instead.
Is deep sky blue a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword deepskyblue, so color: deepskyblue and color: #00BFFF render exactly the same.