Sea Blue

HEX: #006994 | Modern Palette

On White
6.09:1
PASS
On Black
3.45:1
FAIL

Color Specifications

HEX
#006994
RGB
0, 105, 148
HSL
197°, 100% ,58%
CMYK
100, 29.05, 0, 41.96

About Sea Blue

Sea Blue (#006994) is a color with RGB(0, 105, 148) and HSL(197.43°, 100%, 58.04%). It is commonly associated with Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Neon styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #942B00, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #940069 and #699400. The name comes from Sea Blue (English).

  • HEX: #006994
  • RGB: 0, 105, 148
  • HSL: 197.43°, 100%, 58.04%
  • Mood: Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Neon
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #942B00
  • Triadic colors: #940069, #699400
  • The name comes from Sea Blue (English).

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Color Palettes

Sea Blue #006994 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Sea Blue #006994 pairs with #942B00 as its complementary color, and #940069 and #699400 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Sea Blue #006994 moves from dark #00121A tones through the base color to lighter #E6F8FF tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold
Style
Vivid Neon
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #595995
Protanopia #636394
Tritanopia #007070
Achromatopsia #626262

Frequently Asked Questions

Sea Blue (#006994) is a color with RGB(0, 105, 148) and HSL(197.43°, 100%, 58.04%).

#006994 pairs strongly with #942B00 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#006994 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Neon styles.

#006994 is commonly associated with Bold.

The name Sea Blue is linked to Sea Blue from English, meaning A color resembling the deep blue of the ocean..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Sea Blue
Meaning A color resembling the deep blue of the ocean.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th - Early 20th Century

History

The concept of 'sea blue' as a descriptive color has existed for as long as humans have observed the ocean. However, its formalization as a distinct color name, often with specific hex codes or paint swatches, is a more modern development. It gained popularity in fashion, interior design, and art as a way to evoke feelings of calm, depth, and nature. The hex code #006994 represents a particular shade within the broader 'sea blue' spectrum, often leaning towards a slightly teal or greenish-blue.

First Recorded Use

The exact first recorded use of 'Sea Blue' as a specific color name is difficult to pinpoint precisely, but its usage became more common in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with the rise of standardized color charts and commercial dye production. Descriptions of 'sea blue' hues likely existed informally much earlier.

Cultural Associations

Sea blue is widely associated with tranquility, serenity, and stability. It often symbolizes the vastness and mystery of the ocean. In many cultures, blue, in general, is seen as a calming color. 'Sea blue' specifically can evoke images of tropical waters, deep ocean trenches, or a clear summer sky over the sea. It's a popular color for themes related to nature, water, and relaxation.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #006994;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #006994;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #006994;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #006994,
        #FF6729
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #006994,
        #FF6729
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$sea-blue: #006994;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$sea-blue-r: 0;
$sea-blue-g: 105;
$sea-blue-b: 148;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $sea-blue;
    color: rgba($sea-blue-r, $sea-blue-g, $sea-blue-b, 0.8);
}