Ocean Depth Color Psychology & Meaning
Ocean Depth moves from midnight naval to brilliant sky blue — the visual experience of ascending from the deep sea to surface light.
#003366
#006994
#40B4E5
#B8E8F0
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Ocean Depth
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AAA
WCAG Grade
9.5:1
Contrast Ratio
2,891
Saves
7,654
AI Copies
Use #003366 as the background. Use #006994 as the primary accent. Use #40B4E5 as secondary. Use #B8E8F0 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Ocean Depth — cool, calm, minimal.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Ocean Depth color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 3.3% | 0, 51, 102 | 100%, 50%, 0%, 60% | 210°, 100%, 20% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 12.2% | 0, 105, 148 | 100%, 29%, 0%, 42% | 197°, 100%, 29% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 39.4% | 64, 180, 229 | 72%, 21%, 0%, 10% | 198°, 76%, 57% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 74.2% | 184, 232, 240 | 23%, 3%, 0%, 6% | 189°, 65%, 83% |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Ocean Depth palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Marine biologists and underwater photographers have documented this progression of blues. Jacques Cousteau's films popularized the color palette of the deep ocean.
Best Design Use Cases
Deep navy for the primary surface. Mid-ocean blue for interactive elements. Light aqua for highlights. Near-white blue for text.
Industries This Palette Suits
Marine, travel, wellness, technology, water brands.
How to Implement the Ocean Depth Color Scheme
To use this Ocean Depth color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'}Web Design Tip
Use #003366 for the main background and #006994 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #B8E8F0 and #003366 is 9.51:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.