Deep Dusty Cyan is a medium-dark, muted shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #456868, which equals rgb(69, 104, 104) in RGB and hsl(180, 20%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C34 M0 Y0 K59, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#456868 - RGB
69, 104, 104 - HSL
180°, 20%, 34% - CMYK
34, 0, 0, 59 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-dark, muted
About Deep 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. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 6.12:1. Its complementary color is #684545.
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Deep Dusty Cyan color codes
| HEX | #456868 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(69, 104, 104) |
| HSL | hsl(180, 20%, 34%) |
| HSV | 180°, 34%, 41% |
| CMYK | 34%, 0%, 0%, 59% |
| Decimal | 4548712 |
Shades and tints of Deep Dusty Cyan
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#E0E6E6 - 100
#C1CDCD - 200
#A2B4B4 - 300
#839A9A - 400
#648181 - 500
#456868 - 600
#3A5757 - 700
#2E4545 - 800
#233434 - 900
#172323 - 950
#0C1111
Color harmonies for Deep Dusty Cyan
- Complementary
#684545≈ Deep Dusty Cardinal - Analogous −30°
#456857≈ Deep Dusty Seafoam - Analogous +30°
#455768≈ Deep Dusty Azure - Triadic +120°
#684568≈ Deep Dusty Orchid - Triadic +240°
#686845≈ Deep Dusty Citron - Split 150°
#684557≈ Deep Dusty Rose - Split 210°
#685745≈ Deep Dusty Tangerine
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Dusty Cyan
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Dusty Cyan | Aa | 6.12:1 | AA (good) |
| Black text on Deep Dusty Cyan | Aa | 3.43:1 | AA Large only |
CSS code for Deep Dusty Cyan
background-color: #456868;color: #456868;background-color: rgb(69, 104, 104);background-color: hsl(180, 20%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-dusty-cyan: #456868; }class="bg-[#456868]"Colors similar to Deep Dusty Cyan
- Deep Dusty Teal
#456865 - Deep Dusty Lagoon
#456568 - Deep Dusty Turquoise
#456861 - Deep Dusty Peacock
#456168 - Deep Dusty Aquamarine
#45685E - Deep Dusty Capri
#455E68 - Deep Dusty Seafoam
#45685A - Deep Dusty Azure
#455A68 - Deep Dusty Mint
#456857 - Deep Dusty Cerulean
#455768 - Deep Dusty Malachite
#456853 - Deep Muted Capri
#346579
More blue shades
- Light Muted Cyan
#86CBCB - Pale Muted Cyan
#A2D7D7 - Very Pale Muted Cyan
#BFE3E3 - Palest Muted Cyan
#DBF0F0 - Very Dark Dusty Cyan
#253737 - Dark Dusty Cyan
#355050 - Medium Dark Dusty Cyan
#568181 - Dusty Cyan
#669999 - Medium Light Dusty Cyan
#7EA9A9 - Light Dusty Cyan
#97BABA - Pale Dusty Cyan
#AFCACA
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Dusty Cyan?
The HEX code for Deep Dusty Cyan is #456868.
What is the RGB value of Deep Dusty Cyan?
Deep Dusty Cyan has an RGB value of 69, 104, 104 (rgb(69, 104, 104)). In HSL it is 180°, 20%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Dusty Cyan?
Use white text on Deep Dusty Cyan. White text has a contrast ratio of 6.12:1 and black text has 3.43:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Dusty Cyan?
The complementary color of Deep Dusty Cyan is #684545. Analogous colors #456857 and #455768 also pair well.