DeepSkyBlue Color
DeepSkyBlue is a cyan color with hex code #00BFFF. This page covers its meaning, all color values, harmonies, colors that go with deepskyblue, shades, tints, similar colors, CSS examples, FAQs, and WCAG contrast ratios.
DeepSkyBlue Color Values
What Does DeepSkyBlue Mean?
DeepSkyBlue belongs to the cyan family of colors. The cyan family covers turquoise, teal, and aqua: blue calmed down with a little green mixed in. Travel sites, spas, and healthcare brands camp here because these hues read as fresh and clean without turning clinical. DeepSkyBlue sits at a mid-lightness, which keeps it readable on both white and black without much fuss.
In the ISCC-NBS color naming system, DeepSkyBlue is classified as a blue (nearest centroid: brilliant blue, #4997D0). It is also known as Capri.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Colors That Go With DeepSkyBlue
DeepSkyBlue and #FF4000 are complements, parked opposite each other on the wheel. Together they hit maximum contrast, so a rough 70/30 split keeps the pairing from shouting.
Analogous neighbors — #00FFBF and #0040FF, which sit beside deepskyblue on the wheel. Pairings like this feel calm and settled, which suits backgrounds and gradients.
For an energetic three-color palette, pair deepskyblue with triadic partners #FF00BF and #BFFF00. All three sit evenly spaced around the wheel, so the scheme stays lively without clashing.
Build and test these combinations in our Color Wheel Tool or check text readability with the Contrast Checker.
Tints and Shades
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Similar Colors
- Picton Blue —
#45B1E8(Delta E 8) - Bright Sky Blue —
#02CCFE(Delta E 10) - Sky Blue —
#75BBFD(Delta E 14) - Malibu —
#7DC8F7(Delta E 15) - Sky —
#82CAFC(Delta E 15)
CSS Examples
.text { color: #00BFFF; }
.background { background-color: #00BFFF; }
.border { border: 2px solid #00BFFF; }
.shadow { box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00BFFF40; }WCAG Contrast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for deepskyblue?
DeepSkyBlue has the hex code #00BFFF. In RGB notation it is rgb(0, 191, 255), in HSL it is hsl(195, 100%, 50%), and its OKLCH value is 0.755, 0.153, 231.6.
What does the color deepskyblue mean?
Cyan-family colors like deepskyblue carry distinct psychological associations. DeepSkyBlue belongs to the cyan family of colors. The cyan family covers turquoise, teal, and aqua: blue calmed down with a little green mixed in. Travel sites, spas, and healthcare brands camp here because these hues read as fresh and clean without turning clinical. DeepSkyBlue sits at a mid-lightness, which keeps it readable on both white and black without much fuss.
What colors go with deepskyblue?
DeepSkyBlue has three easy routes: its complement #FF4000 for punch, its neighbors #00FFBF and #0040FF for something calmer, or triadic partners #FF00BF and #BFFF00 when you want energy.
Is deepskyblue a standard web color?
Yes — DeepSkyBlue is part of the CSS named colors specification, so you can use it directly in CSS as #00BFFF or with the keyword form where supported.
How do I make deepskyblue lighter or darker?
To lighten deepskyblue, add white to create tints; to darken it, add black to create shades. The tints and shades table above shows five computed steps of each, from #D6F5FF (lightest tint) to #001F29 (darkest shade).
About DeepSkyBlue
DeepSkyBlue is classified as a Blue in the ISCC-NBS color naming system, within the Cyan hue family. It has alternative names including Capri. The color is recognized by CSS3, X11, meodai.
Use our Color Converter to convert #00BFFF to any other color format, or explore the Color Wheel to find harmonious color combinations.