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 — ideal for 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Blue Ocean
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.17:1
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Aa — on black
contrast 6.62:1
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Best text color on a Blue Ocean background: #000000
Palettes featuring Blue Ocean
Blue Ocean with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blue Ocean
Blue Ocean triad
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.
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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