Dark Cyan is a dark, vivid shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #008B8B, which equals rgb(0, 139, 139) in RGB and hsl(180, 100%, 27%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C100 M0 Y0 K45, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#008B8B - RGB
0, 139, 139 - HSL
180°, 100%, 27% - CMYK
100, 0, 0, 45 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, vivid
About Dark Cyan
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.07:1. Its complementary color is #8A0000.
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Dark Cyan color codes
| HEX | #008B8B |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 139, 139) |
| HSL | hsl(180, 100%, 27%) |
| HSV | 180°, 100%, 55% |
| CMYK | 100%, 0%, 0%, 45% |
| Decimal | 35723 |
Shades and tints of Dark Cyan
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D5ECEC - 100
#AAD8D8 - 200
#80C5C5 - 300
#55B2B2 - 400
#2B9E9E - 500
#008B8B - 600
#007474 - 700
#005D5D - 800
#004646 - 900
#002E2E - 950
#001717
Color harmonies for Dark Cyan
- Complementary
#8A0000≈ Dark Red - Analogous −30°
#008A45≈ Dark Mint - Analogous +30°
#00458A≈ Dark Cerulean - Triadic +120°
#8A008A≈ Dark Magenta - Triadic +240°
#8A8A00≈ Dark Yellow - Split 150°
#8A0045≈ Dark Blush - Split 210°
#8A4500≈ Dark Orange Tone
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Cyan
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Cyan | Aa | 4.15:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Dark Cyan | Aa | 5.07:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Dark Cyan
background-color: #008B8B;color: #008B8B;background-color: rgb(0, 139, 139);background-color: hsl(180, 100%, 27%);:root { --color-dark-cyan: #008B8B; }class="bg-[#008B8B]"Colors similar to Dark Cyan
- Dark Cyan Tone
#008585 - Teal
#008080 - Dark Teal
#008577 - Deep Bright Lagoon
#118E9C - Dark Lagoon
#007785 - Deep Bright Teal
#119C8E - Deep Bright Peacock
#11809C - Deep Bright Turquoise
#119C80 - Deep Soft Cyan
#238B8B - Deep Bright Cyan
#119C9C - Deep Soft Teal
#238B80 - Deep Soft Lagoon
#23808B
More blue shades
- Blue
#0000FF - Navy
#000080 - Midnight Blue
#191970 - Cadet Blue
#5F9EA0 - Cornflower Blue
#6495ED - Dark Blue
#00008B - Dark Slate Blue
#483D8B - Dark Slate Gray
#2F4F4F - Dark Turquoise
#00CED1 - Light Blue
#ADD8E6 - Light Cyan
#E0FFFF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Cyan?
The HEX code for Dark Cyan is #008B8B.
What is the RGB value of Dark Cyan?
Dark Cyan has an RGB value of 0, 139, 139 (rgb(0, 139, 139)). In HSL it is 180°, 100%, 27%.
What text color should I use on Dark Cyan?
Use black text on Dark Cyan. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.15:1 and black text has 5.07:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Cyan?
The complementary color of Dark Cyan is #8A0000. Analogous colors #008A45 and #00458A also pair well.