Dark Cyan color codes
| CSS name | darkcyan |
|---|---|
| HEX | #008B8B |
| RGB | rgb(0, 139, 139) |
| HSL | hsl(180, 100%, 27%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(100%, 0%, 0%, 45%) |
| Decimal | 35723 |
Shades of Dark Cyan (darker)
#007D7D · #006F6F · #006161 · #005353 · #004646 · #003838 · #002A2A · #001C1C · #000E0E
Tints of Dark Cyan (lighter)
#1A9797 · #33A2A2 · #4DAEAE · #66B9B9 · #80C5C5 · #99D1D1 · #B3DCDC · #CCE8E8 · #E6F3F3
Color harmonies
| Complementary | #8A0000 |
|---|---|
| Triadic | #8A008A, #8A8A00 |
| Analogous | #008A45, #00458A |
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
| White text on Dark Cyan | 4.15:1 · AA large text only |
|---|---|
| Black text on Dark Cyan | 5.07:1 · AA |
Use Dark Cyan in code
.element {
color: darkcyan; /* or #008b8b */
background-color: rgb(0 139 139 / 0.5);
}Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Dark Cyan?
Dark Cyan is #008B8B in HEX, rgb(0, 139, 139) in RGB and hsl(180, 100%, 27%) in HSL.
Can I use "darkcyan" directly in CSS?
Yes. "darkcyan" is one of the 148 standard CSS named colors, so color: darkcyan; works in every browser.
Is Dark Cyan readable on white?
The contrast ratio of Dark Cyan on white is 4.15:1 (WCAG AA large text only). On black it is 5.07:1 (AA).
What is the complementary color of Dark Cyan?
The complementary color (opposite on the color wheel) is #8A0000.
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