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%).

What RGB values make Deep Sky Blue?

Deep Sky Blue is 0 red, 191 green, and 255 blue, written as rgb(0, 191, 255).

Deep Sky Blue scores 2.12:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: deepskyblue directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #00BFFF.

#00BFFF

Deep Sky Blue is a blue tone at #00BFFF. It sits at 195 degrees on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 50% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Deep Sky Blue with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#CCF2FF

Tint 60%

#99E5FF

Tint 40%

#66D9FF

Tint 20%

#33CCFF

Base

#00BFFF

Shade 20%

#0099CC

Shade 40%

#007399

Shade 60%

#004C66

Shade 80%

#002633

On white

Sample text

2.12:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

9.9:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

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%).
What RGB values make Deep Sky Blue?: Deep Sky Blue is 0 red, 191 green, and 255 blue, written as rgb(0, 191, 255).
Is Deep Sky Blue readable as text on a white background?: Deep Sky Blue scores 2.12:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Deep Sky Blue a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: deepskyblue directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #00BFFF.