Sea Blue
HEX: #006994 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#006994
0, 105, 148
197°, 100% ,58%
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).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #006994 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
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.
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);
}