Blue Ocean
Also known as: Sea Wonder , Major Blue , Delos Blue , Blue Horizon
Part of the cyan family, Blue Ocean pairs a rich base with a clean and modern presence. It belongs in water themes and healthcare apps. Reach for a orange companion shade to give Blue Ocean maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 6.62:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Blue Ocean color codes
- HEX
- #009DC4
- RGB
- rgb(0, 157, 196)
- RGBA
- rgba(0, 157, 196, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(192, 100%, 38%)
- HSV
- hsv(192, 100%, 77%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(100%, 20%, 0%, 23%)
- LAB
- lab(59.4 -25.0 -30.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(64.6% 0.121 223.7)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: deepskyblue #00BFFF · ΔE 11.4
- RAL 5024: Pastel blue #6A93B0 · ΔE 9.2 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Blue Ocean works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register: a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Blue Ocean
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Blue Ocean by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 3.17:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.62:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Blue Ocean background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Blue Ocean
Blue Ocean with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blue Ocean
Blue Ocean triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Laguna #36A5C9 · ΔE 3.0
- Swimmer #0A91BF · ΔE 4.7
- Surgical #59A4C1 · ΔE 5.1
- Blue Burst #309CD0 · ΔE 5.2
- Blue Moon #3992A8 · ΔE 5.8
- Aquarius #2DB0CE · ΔE 6.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Blue Ocean is closest to Cork Wood .
FAQ
Blue Ocean FAQs
What color is Blue Ocean?
Blue Ocean is a dark cyan with the hex code #009DC4. In HSL terms it has a hue of 192°, 100% saturation, and 38% lightness.
What is the hex code for Blue Ocean?
The hex code for Blue Ocean is #009DC4. In RGB it's rgb(0, 157, 196), and in CMYK it's cmyk(100%, 20%, 0%, 23%).
What colors go well with Blue Ocean?
Blue Ocean pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony, and with red accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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