Deep Cyan is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #00ADAD, which equals rgb(0, 173, 173) in RGB and hsl(180, 100%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C100 M0 Y0 K32, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#00ADAD - RGB
0, 173, 173 - HSL
180°, 100%, 34% - CMYK
100, 0, 0, 32 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Deep 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 7.58:1. Its complementary color is #AD0000.
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Deep Cyan color codes
| HEX | #00ADAD |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 173, 173) |
| HSL | hsl(180, 100%, 34%) |
| HSV | 180°, 100%, 68% |
| CMYK | 100%, 0%, 0%, 32% |
| Decimal | 44461 |
Shades and tints of Deep Cyan
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D5F1F1 - 100
#AAE4E4 - 200
#80D6D6 - 300
#55C8C8 - 400
#2BBBBB - 500
#00ADAD - 600
#009090 - 700
#007373 - 800
#005757 - 900
#003A3A - 950
#001D1D
Color harmonies for Deep Cyan
- Complementary
#AD0000≈ Deep Cardinal - Analogous −30°
#00AD57≈ Deep Seafoam - Analogous +30°
#0057AD≈ Cobalt Blue - Triadic +120°
#AD00AD≈ Deep Fuchsia - Triadic +240°
#ADAD00≈ Deep Citron - Split 150°
#AD0057≈ Deep Rose - Split 210°
#AD5700≈ Deep Tangerine
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Cyan
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Cyan | Aa | 2.77:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Deep Cyan | Aa | 7.58:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Deep Cyan
background-color: #00ADAD;color: #00ADAD;background-color: rgb(0, 173, 173);background-color: hsl(180, 100%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-cyan: #00ADAD; }class="bg-[#00ADAD]"Colors similar to Deep Cyan
- Deep Teal
#00AD9C - Deep Lagoon
#009CAD - Medium Dark Bright Lagoon
#15B0C1 - Light Sea Green
#20B2AA - Medium Dark Bright Teal
#15C1B0 - Deep Bright Cyan
#119C9C - Medium Dark Bright Peacock
#159FC1 - Medium Dark Bright Turquoise
#15C19F - Deep Turquoise
#00AD8B - Medium Dark Bright Cyan
#15C1C1 - Medium Dark Soft Cyan
#2BABAB - Medium Dark Soft Teal
#2BAB9F
More blue shades
- Pale Dusty Teal
#AFCAC7 - Very Pale Dusty Teal
#C8DAD8 - Palest Dusty Teal
#E0EBEA - Darkest Cyan
#003333 - Very Dark Cyan
#005C5C - Dark Cyan Tone
#008585 - Medium Dark Cyan
#00D6D6 - Medium Light Cyan
#29FFFF - Light Cyan Tone
#52FFFF - Pale Cyan
#7AFFFF - Very Pale Cyan
#A3FFFF
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Cyan?
The HEX code for Deep Cyan is #00ADAD.
What is the RGB value of Deep Cyan?
Deep Cyan has an RGB value of 0, 173, 173 (rgb(0, 173, 173)). In HSL it is 180°, 100%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Cyan?
Use black text on Deep Cyan. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.77:1 and black text has 7.58:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Cyan?
The complementary color of Deep Cyan is #AD0000. Analogous colors #00AD57 and #0057AD also pair well.