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#00BBFF Color — #00BBFF

Complete color reference for #00BBFF: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#00BBFF
RGBrgb(0, 187, 255)
HSLhsl(196, 100%, 50%)
HSVhsv(196, 100%, 100%)
CMYKC:100% M:27% Y:0% K:0%
CSS Color#00BBFF
Decimal48127
Luminance0.4276

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#00BBFF on White
Ratio: 2.2:1 — Fail
#00BBFF on Black
Ratio: 9.55:1 — AAA
White on #00BBFF
Ratio: 2.2:1 — Fail
Black on #00BBFF
Ratio: 9.55:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F2FCFF
100#D9F5FF
200#B3EBFF
300#8CE0FF
400#59D3FF
500#00BBFF
600#0096CC
700#007099
800#004B66
900#002F40

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #00BBFF?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(0, 187, 255). The red channel is 0, green is 187, and blue is 255 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #00BBFF?

The HSL value is hsl(196, 100%, 50%). Hue is 196°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 50%.

Does #00BBFF meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #00BBFF achieves a 2.2:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 9.55:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #00BBFF?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #00BBFF is #FF4400.