deepskyblue 3

#009ACD

X11 color

Deep Sky Blue 3 (#009ACD) is a medium-bright teal-blue from the X11 deep sky blue series, combining the clarity of sky blue with the richness of teal. It has a slightly more corporate and technological character, making it effective in digital interfaces, healthcare branding, and environments where trust and clarity are priorities.

Color Values

HEX

#009ACD

RGB

0, 154, 205

HSL

194.9, 100.0%, 40.2%

HSV

194.9, 100.0%, 80.4%

CMYK

100.0%, 24.9%, 0.0%, 19.6%

OKLCH

0.6434 0.1295 230.9

Properties

Color Psychology

True cyan sits at the boundary of blue and green in the visible spectrum, projecting futurism, precision, and digital innovation. It is a primary color in CMYK printing and RGB displays, giving it a distinctly technological identity. Cyan suggests cutting-edge thinking and clear communication.

Design Usage

Medium cyan is a staple in tech branding, cloud computing services, and developer tools. It works well for interactive elements, link hover states, and data visualization highlights. Because cyan is highly saturated, use it as an accent rather than a dominant color to avoid visual strain.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #009ACD;
color: #009ACD;
border-color: #009ACD;
Nearest Tailwind: Sky 500 #0EA5E9

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

3.23:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

6.5:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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