Deep Soft Cyan is a medium-dark, saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #238B8B, which equals rgb(35, 139, 139) in RGB and hsl(180, 60%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C75 M0 Y0 K45, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#238B8B - RGB
35, 139, 139 - HSL
180°, 60%, 34% - CMYK
75, 0, 0, 45 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-dark, saturated
About Deep Soft 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 black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 5.14:1. Its complementary color is #8B2323.
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Deep Soft Cyan color codes
| HEX | #238B8B |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(35, 139, 139) |
| HSL | hsl(180, 60%, 34%) |
| HSV | 180°, 75%, 55% |
| CMYK | 75%, 0%, 0%, 45% |
| Decimal | 2329483 |
Shades and tints of Deep Soft Cyan
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#DAECEC - 100
#B6D8D8 - 200
#91C5C5 - 300
#6CB2B2 - 400
#489E9E - 500
#238B8B - 600
#1D7474 - 700
#175D5D - 800
#124646 - 900
#0C2E2E - 950
#061717
Color harmonies for Deep Soft Cyan
- Complementary
#8B2323≈ Deep Soft Cardinal - Analogous −30°
#238B57≈ Sea Green - Analogous +30°
#23578B≈ Deep Soft Azure - Triadic +120°
#8B238B≈ Deep Soft Fuchsia - Triadic +240°
#8B8B23≈ Deep Soft Citron - Split 150°
#8B2357≈ Deep Soft Rose - Split 210°
#8B5723≈ Deep Soft Tangerine
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Soft Cyan
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Soft Cyan | Aa | 4.09:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Deep Soft Cyan | Aa | 5.14:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Deep Soft Cyan
background-color: #238B8B;color: #238B8B;background-color: rgb(35, 139, 139);background-color: hsl(180, 60%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-soft-cyan: #238B8B; }class="bg-[#238B8B]"Colors similar to Deep Soft Cyan
- Deep Soft Teal
#238B80 - Deep Soft Lagoon
#23808B - Deep Soft Turquoise
#238B76 - Deep Bright Lagoon
#118E9C - Deep Soft Peacock
#23768B - Deep Bright Teal
#119C8E - Deep Bright Peacock
#11809C - Deep Bright Turquoise
#119C80 - Medium Dark Muted Lagoon
#408D96 - Medium Dark Muted Peacock
#408596 - Medium Dark Muted Teal
#40968D - Medium Dark Muted Turquoise
#409685
More blue shades
- Pale Bright Cyan
#88F2F2 - Very Pale Bright Cyan
#ACF6F6 - Palest Bright Cyan
#D1FAFA - Darkest Soft Cyan
#0A2929 - Very Dark Soft Cyan
#124949 - Dark Soft Cyan
#1B6A6A - Medium Dark Soft Cyan
#2BABAB - Soft Cyan
#33CCCC - Medium Light Soft Cyan
#54D4D4 - Light Soft Cyan
#74DCDC - Pale Soft Cyan
#95E4E4
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Soft Cyan?
The HEX code for Deep Soft Cyan is #238B8B.
What is the RGB value of Deep Soft Cyan?
Deep Soft Cyan has an RGB value of 35, 139, 139 (rgb(35, 139, 139)). In HSL it is 180°, 60%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Soft Cyan?
Use black text on Deep Soft Cyan. White text has a contrast ratio of 4.09:1 and black text has 5.14:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Soft Cyan?
The complementary color of Deep Soft Cyan is #8B2323. Analogous colors #238B57 and #23578B also pair well.