Deep Ocean color code: #013A63
A saturated marine navy with clear blue dominance.
Deep Ocean · rgb(1, 58, 99)
Every format for Deep Ocean
- HEX
- #013A63
- RGB
- rgb(1, 58, 99)
- HSL
- hsl(205, 98%, 20%)
- HSV
- 205°, 99%, 39%
- CMYK
- 99%, 41%, 0%, 61%
- Lightness
- 20% · dark
Hue sits at 205°, which makes Deep Ocean a slightly cool blue navy, with 98% saturation. In the Teal Navy family it reads as a dark option.
Text contrast on Deep Ocean
Contrast ratios are calculated using the WCAG 2.1 relative luminance formula. Normal body text needs 4.5:1 and large text needs 3:1 to pass AA.
White text on Deep Ocean
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
11.75:1 — AAA for normal textBlack text on Deep Ocean
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
1.79:1 — below AA, decorative use onlyDeep Ocean text on white
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.
11.75:1 — AAA for normal textAccessibility notes
- Pair Deep Ocean with white text for the strongest reading experience: that combination gives 11.75:1.
- Used as a text colour on white, it clears the 3:1 bar for large headings.
- Never rely on Deep Ocean alone to communicate state. Add an icon, label or underline so the meaning survives for colour-blind users and in greyscale printing.
- When placing text over a photograph tinted with Deep Ocean, add a solid overlay first. Contrast measured against a flat colour does not hold over varying imagery.
Using Deep Ocean in CSS and HTML
CSS example
:root {
--deep-ocean: #013A63;
}
.panel {
background-color: var(--deep-ocean);
color: #FFFFFF;
border: 1px solid #013A63;
}HTML example
<div style="background-color: #013A63; color: #FFFFFF; padding: 1rem;">
Deep Ocean #013A63
</div>Common uses
- Page and section backgrounds in dark interfaces, where it holds white text cleanly.
- Teal Navy palettes for brand systems that need a dependable cool anchor.
- Print work where a deep blue is preferred to black, using the CMYK build 99%, 41%, 0%, 61%.
- Data visualisation, as one step in a lightness-based navy scale.
Design recommendations
- Build lighter and darker variants by changing only the lightness in
hsl(205, 98%, 20%). Keeping hue fixed is what makes a scale look intentional. - Give Deep Ocean at least one warm counterweight. A cool palette with no warm accent tends to read as cold rather than calm.
- Saturation is high here, so use it in measured amounts. Large flat areas of a saturated navy can feel heavy on screen.
Complementary and matching colors
Each of these is derived from the hue, saturation and lightness of Deep Ocean. Click a swatch to copy it.
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FAQs about Deep Ocean
What is the Deep Ocean color code?
The Deep Ocean color code is #013A63 in HEX, rgb(1, 58, 99) in RGB and hsl(205, 98%, 20%) in HSL.
What is the RGB value of Deep Ocean?
Deep Ocean is rgb(1, 58, 99), meaning 1 units of red, 58 of green and 99 of blue on the 0 to 255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of Deep Ocean?
In CMYK, Deep Ocean converts to approximately 99%, 41%, 0%, 61%. Printed output will look slightly less saturated than the screen preview because CMYK covers a narrower gamut.
Does white text work on Deep Ocean?
White text on Deep Ocean gives a contrast ratio of 11.75:1, which is AAA for normal text.
Does black text work on Deep Ocean?
Black text on Deep Ocean gives a contrast ratio of 1.79:1, which is below AA, decorative use only.
Which colors go with Deep Ocean?
Its direct complement is #C05102, and the warm accent #CD931D works well for calls to action. For a quieter scheme, pair it with the analogous blues listed above.
Is Deep Ocean a light or dark navy?
At 20% lightness, Deep Ocean is classed as a dark navy in this collection.