deepskyblue 2

#00B2EE

X11 color

Deep Sky Blue 2 (#00B2EE) is a rich sky blue from the X11 deep sky blue family, slightly deeper and more saturated than the CSS version. It has a deeper, more Mediterranean sky quality compared to the parent, retaining the clarity of open sky while adding a touch more depth. Practical for fresh, clear blue accent applications.

Color Values

HEX

#00B2EE

RGB

0, 178, 238

HSL

195.1, 100.0%, 46.7%

HSV

195.1, 100.0%, 93.3%

CMYK

100.0%, 25.2%, 0.0%, 6.7%

OKLCH

0.7168 0.1456 231.7

Properties

Color Psychology

True blue is the world's most popular favorite color, representing trust, competence, and stability. It suppresses appetite and promotes productivity, making it ideal for work environments. Blue is the dominant color in corporate branding because it communicates reliability without emotional excess.

Design Usage

Medium blue is the default choice for primary buttons, navigation bars, and link text across the web. It forms the foundation of design systems for banking, insurance, and enterprise SaaS products. While universally safe, it benefits from a distinctive hue angle or saturation to avoid blending into the sea of blue brands.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #00B2EE;
color: #00B2EE;
border-color: #00B2EE;
Nearest Tailwind: Sky 400 #38BDF8

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.44:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

8.6:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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