Darkest Cyan is a very dark, vivid shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #003333, which equals rgb(0, 51, 51) in RGB and hsl(180, 100%, 10%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C100 M0 Y0 K80, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#003333 - RGB
0, 51, 51 - HSL
180°, 100%, 10% - CMYK
100, 0, 0, 80 - Family
Blue - Tone
Very dark, vivid
About Darkest 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 13.80:1. Its complementary color is #330000.
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Darkest Cyan color codes
| HEX | #003333 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 51, 51) |
| HSL | hsl(180, 100%, 10%) |
| HSV | 180°, 100%, 20% |
| CMYK | 100%, 0%, 0%, 80% |
| Decimal | 13107 |
Shades and tints of Darkest Cyan
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D5DDDD - 100
#AABBBB - 200
#809999 - 300
#557777 - 400
#2B5555 - 500
#003333 - 600
#002B2B - 700
#002222 - 800
#001A1A - 900
#001111 - 950
#000909
Color harmonies for Darkest Cyan
- Complementary
#330000≈ Darkest Cardinal - Analogous −30°
#00331A≈ Darkest Seafoam - Analogous +30°
#001A33≈ Darkest Cerulean - Triadic +120°
#330033≈ Darkest Orchid - Triadic +240°
#333300≈ Darkest Citron - Split 150°
#33001A≈ Darkest Rose - Split 210°
#331A00≈ Darkest Tangerine
Contrast and accessibility of Darkest Cyan
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Darkest Cyan | Aa | 13.80:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Darkest Cyan | Aa | 1.52:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Darkest Cyan
background-color: #003333;color: #003333;background-color: rgb(0, 51, 51);background-color: hsl(180, 100%, 10%);:root { --color-darkest-cyan: #003333; }class="bg-[#003333]"Colors similar to Darkest Cyan
- Darkest Teal
#00332E - Darkest Lagoon
#002E33 - Darkest Bright Cyan
#052E2E - Darkest Turquoise
#003329 - Darkest Bright Teal
#052E2A - Darkest Peacock
#002933 - Darkest Bright Lagoon
#052A2E - Darkest Bright Turquoise
#052E26 - Darkest Aquamarine
#003324 - Darkest Bright Peacock
#05262E - Darkest Soft Cyan
#0A2929 - Darkest Capri
#002433
More blue shades
- Dusty Teal
#669994 - Medium Light Dusty Teal
#7EA9A5 - Light Dusty Teal
#97BAB6 - Pale Dusty Teal
#AFCAC7 - Very Pale Dusty Teal
#C8DAD8 - Palest Dusty Teal
#E0EBEA - Very Dark Cyan
#005C5C - Dark Cyan Tone
#008585 - Deep Cyan
#00ADAD - Medium Dark Cyan
#00D6D6 - Medium Light Cyan
#29FFFF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Darkest Cyan?
The HEX code for Darkest Cyan is #003333.
What is the RGB value of Darkest Cyan?
Darkest Cyan has an RGB value of 0, 51, 51 (rgb(0, 51, 51)). In HSL it is 180°, 100%, 10%.
What text color should I use on Darkest Cyan?
Use white text on Darkest Cyan. White text has a contrast ratio of 13.80:1 and black text has 1.52:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Darkest Cyan?
The complementary color of Darkest Cyan is #330000. Analogous colors #00331A and #001A33 also pair well.