Dark Muted Cyan is a dark, moderately saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #285D5D, which equals rgb(40, 93, 93) in RGB and hsl(180, 40%, 26%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C57 M0 Y0 K64, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#285D5D - RGB
40, 93, 93 - HSL
180°, 40%, 26% - CMYK
57, 0, 0, 64 - Family
Blue - Tone
Dark, moderately saturated
About Dark Muted 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. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.46:1. Its complementary color is #5D2828.
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Dark Muted Cyan color codes
| HEX | #285D5D |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(40, 93, 93) |
| HSL | hsl(180, 40%, 26%) |
| HSV | 180°, 57%, 36% |
| CMYK | 57%, 0%, 0%, 64% |
| Decimal | 2645341 |
Shades and tints of Dark Muted Cyan
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DBE4E4 - 100
#B7C9C9 - 200
#94AEAE - 300
#709393 - 400
#4C7878 - 500
#285D5D - 600
#214E4E - 700
#1B3E3E - 800
#142F2F - 900
#0D1F1F - 950
#071010
Color harmonies for Dark Muted Cyan
- Complementary
#5D2828≈ Dark Muted Cardinal - Analogous −30°
#285D42≈ Dark Muted Malachite - Analogous +30°
#28425D≈ Dark Muted Cornflower - Triadic +120°
#5D285D≈ Dark Muted Orchid - Triadic +240°
#5D5D28≈ Dark Muted Citron - Split 150°
#5D2842≈ Dark Muted Carmine - Split 210°
#5D4228≈ Dark Muted Persimmon
Contrast and accessibility of Dark Muted Cyan
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Dark Muted Cyan | Aa | 7.46:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Dark Muted Cyan | Aa | 2.81:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Dark Muted Cyan
background-color: #285D5D;color: #285D5D;background-color: rgb(40, 93, 93);background-color: hsl(180, 40%, 26%);:root { --color-dark-muted-cyan: #285D5D; }class="bg-[#285D5D]"Colors similar to Dark Muted Cyan
- Dark Muted Teal
#285D58 - Dark Muted Lagoon
#28585D - Dark Muted Turquoise
#285D52 - Dark Muted Peacock
#28525D - Dark Muted Aquamarine
#285D4D - Dark Soft Peacock
#1B5A6A - Dark Soft Lagoon
#1B626A - Dark Muted Capri
#284D5D - Dark Soft Turquoise
#1B6A5A - Dark Soft Teal
#1B6A62 - Dark Muted Seafoam
#285D48 - Dark Soft Capri
#1B526A
More blue shades
- Light Soft Cyan
#74DCDC - Pale Soft Cyan
#95E4E4 - Very Pale Soft Cyan
#B6EDED - Palest Soft Cyan
#D6F5F5 - Darkest Muted Cyan
#0F2424 - Very Dark Muted Cyan
#1C4040 - Deep Muted Cyan
#347979 - Medium Dark Muted Cyan
#409696 - Muted Cyan
#4DB2B2 - Medium Light Muted Cyan
#69BFBF - Light Muted Cyan
#86CBCB
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Dark Muted Cyan?
The HEX code for Dark Muted Cyan is #285D5D.
What is the RGB value of Dark Muted Cyan?
Dark Muted Cyan has an RGB value of 40, 93, 93 (rgb(40, 93, 93)). In HSL it is 180°, 40%, 26%.
What text color should I use on Dark Muted Cyan?
Use white text on Dark Muted Cyan. White text has a contrast ratio of 7.46:1 and black text has 2.81:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Dark Muted Cyan?
The complementary color of Dark Muted Cyan is #5D2828. Analogous colors #285D42 and #28425D also pair well.