Dark Cyan hex code
The hex code for dark cyan is #008B8B. In RGB that is rgb(0, 139, 139) and in HSL it is hsl(180, 100%, 27%).
The hex code for dark cyan is #008B8B. In RGB that is rgb(0, 139, 139) and in HSL it is hsl(180, 100%, 27%).
Dark Cyan · #008B8B
Colour codes
- HEX
- #008B8B
- RGB
- rgb(0, 139, 139)
- HSL
- hsl(180, 100%, 27%)
- CMYK
- 100, 0, 0, 45
- CSS name
- darkcyan
- Contrast on white
- 4.15:1
- Contrast on black
- 5.07:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #33a2a2
40% lighter · #66b9b9
60% lighter · #99d1d1
80% lighter · #cce8e8
20% darker · #006f6f
40% darker · #005353
60% darker · #003838
80% darker · #001c1c
Complementary colour
Dark Cyan · #008B8B
Opposite on the colour wheel · #8a0000
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for dark cyan?
The hex code for dark cyan is #008B8B. In RGB that is rgb(0, 139, 139) and in HSL it is hsl(180, 100%, 27%).
Can I use dark cyan for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 4.15:1 on white and 5.07:1 on black. Body text needs 4.5:1 under WCAG AA, so it works as text on a dark background, not on white.
What colour goes with dark cyan?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #8A0000. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of dark cyan instead.
Is dark cyan a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword darkcyan, so color: darkcyan and color: #008B8B render exactly the same.