Dark Dusty Cyan is a dark, muted shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #355050, which equals rgb(53, 80, 80) in RGB and hsl(180, 20%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C34 M0 Y0 K69, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#355050 - RGB
53, 80, 80 - HSL
180°, 20%, 26% - CMYK
34, 0, 0, 69 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, muted
About Dark Dusty 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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 8.70:1. Its complementary color is #503535.
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Dark Dusty Cyan color codes
| HEX | #355050 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(53, 80, 80) |
| HSL | hsl(180, 20%, 26%) |
| HSV | 180°, 34%, 31% |
| CMYK | 34%, 0%, 0%, 69% |
| Decimal | 3493968 |
Shades and tints of Dark Dusty Cyan
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DDE2E2 - 100
#BCC5C5 - 200
#9AA8A8 - 300
#788A8A - 400
#576D6D - 500
#355050 - 600
#2C4343 - 700
#233535 - 800
#1B2828 - 900
#121B1B - 950
#090D0D
Color harmonies for Dark Dusty Cyan
- Complementary
#503535≈ Dark Dusty Cardinal - Analogous −30°
#355042≈ Dark Dusty Malachite - Analogous +30°
#354250≈ Dark Dusty Cornflower - Triadic +120°
#503550≈ Dark Dusty Orchid - Triadic +240°
#505035≈ Dark Dusty Citron - Split 150°
#503542≈ Dark Dusty Carmine - Split 210°
#504235≈ Dark Dusty Persimmon
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Dusty Cyan
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Dusty Cyan | Aa | 8.70:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Dusty Cyan | Aa | 2.41:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Dusty Cyan
background-color: #355050;color: #355050;background-color: rgb(53, 80, 80);background-color: hsl(180, 20%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-dusty-cyan: #355050; }class="bg-[#355050]"Colors similar to Dark Dusty Cyan
- Dark Dusty Teal
#35504D - Dark Dusty Lagoon
#354D50 - Dark Slate Gray
#2F4F4F - Dark Dusty Turquoise
#35504A - Dark Dusty Peacock
#354A50 - Dark Dusty Aquamarine
#355048 - Dark Dusty Capri
#354850 - Dark Dusty Seafoam
#355045 - Dark Dusty Azure
#354550 - Charcoal
#36454F - Dark Dusty Mint
#355042 - Dark Dusty Malachite
#355040
More blue shades
- Medium Light Muted Cyan
#69BFBF - Light Muted Cyan
#86CBCB - Pale Muted Cyan
#A2D7D7 - Very Pale Muted Cyan
#BFE3E3 - Palest Muted Cyan
#DBF0F0 - Very Dark Dusty Cyan
#253737 - Deep Dusty Cyan
#456868 - Medium Dark Dusty Cyan
#568181 - Dusty Cyan
#669999 - Medium Light Dusty Cyan
#7EA9A9 - Light Dusty Cyan
#97BABA
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Dusty Cyan?
The HEX code for Dark Dusty Cyan is #355050.
What is the RGB value of Dark Dusty Cyan?
Dark Dusty Cyan has an RGB value of 53, 80, 80 (rgb(53, 80, 80)). In HSL it is 180°, 20%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Dusty Cyan?
Use white text on Dark Dusty Cyan. White text has a contrast ratio of 8.70:1 and black text has 2.41:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Dusty Cyan?
The complementary color of Dark Dusty Cyan is #503535. Analogous colors #355042 and #354250 also pair well.