Cerulean

#00A0D6

General Information about Cerulean

Cerulean, identified by the hex code #00A0D6, is a distinct shade of blue that sits between cyan and sky blue on the color spectrum. It derives its name from the Latin word "caeruleus," meaning "dark blue" or "sky-blue." Cerulean is often associated with the sky and sea, evoking feelings of tranquility, peace, and clarity. It is a popular color in art, design, and fashion, and has been used extensively throughout history. In color psychology, cerulean is believed to promote a sense of calm, creativity, and introspection. Its cool and refreshing nature makes it a versatile color that can be used in a variety of contexts, from corporate branding to personal expression. Cerulean is also known for its ability to create a sense of openness and spaciousness, making it a popular choice for interior design and web design.

The color #00A0D6, also known as Cerulean, presents some accessibility considerations, particularly for text and interactive elements. When using this color for text, it's crucial to ensure sufficient contrast with the background. A light background color is generally recommended to meet WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) standards for color contrast, specifically Success Criterion 1.4.3 (Contrast Minimum). Using a dark background may require a lighter text color, such as white or a very light gray, to achieve the necessary contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. For interactive elements like buttons and links, it's important to provide additional visual cues beyond color alone, such as underlines, borders, or icons, to ensure that users with color vision deficiencies can still perceive and understand the element's purpose and state. Also, consider providing a high contrast theme to enhance readability for all users.

Shades

Digital Color Formats

RGB
0 160 214
RGB0 160 214
Red
Green
Blue
HSL
195.14deg 100% 41.96%
195.1410041.96HSL
Hue
Saturation
Lightness
HWB
195.14deg 0% 16.08%
195.14016.08HWB
Hue
Whiteness
Blackness
hex#00A0D6
rgb0 160 214
hsl195.14deg 100% 41.96%
cmyk100% 25.23% 0% 16.08%
hwb195.14deg 0% 16.08%
xyz-d650.25 0.3 0.68
oklch0.6624 0.1343 231.51
oklab0.6624 -0.08 -0.11
CMYK
100% 25.23% 0% 16.08%
10025.23016.08CMYK
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Key
XYZ-d65
0.25 0.3 0.68
0.250.30.68XYZ
X
Y
Z
OKLCH
0.6624 0.1343 231.51
0.66240.1343231.51LCH
Lightness
Chroma
Hue
OKLAB
0.6624 -0.08 -0.11
0.6624-0.08-0.11LAB
Lightness
Green-Red
Blue-Yellow

Alternative colors

Applications

Complementary color

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