Dark cyan
Dark cyan is a dark, vivid color from the cyan family. Hex code #008B8B.
Color codes
- CSS name
darkcyan - HEX
#008B8B - RGB
rgb(0 139 139) - HSL
hsl(180 100% 27%) - HSB / HSV
hsb(180, 100%, 55%) - OKLCH
oklch(57.7% 0.098 194.8) - CMYK
cmyk(100%, 0%, 0%, 45%)
White text
4.14:1 · passes WCAG AA for large text only
Black text
5.06:1 · passes WCAG AA
Shades
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
About this color
Dark cyan in CSS and design
Dark cyan is a dark, vivid color from the cyan family. Dark cyan is one of the extended color keywords, which CSS adopted from the X11 color names used on Unix workstations.
Use it in CSS by name or by any of its codes; these all give the same color:
color: darkcyan;
color: #008B8B;
color: rgb(0 139 139);
color: hsl(180 100% 27%);For text on dark cyan, black reads best. Check other combinations with the contrast checker, or browse all CSS color names.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for dark cyan?
#008B8B. In CSS you can also use the keyword darkcyan, which works in every browser.
What is dark cyan in RGB and HSL?
In RGB it is rgb(0 139 139), in HSL hsl(180 100% 27%). For print, cmyk(100%, 0%, 0%, 45%) is a starting point, but CMYK depends on paper and ink, so check with your printer.
Should I use black or white text on dark cyan?
Black text works better: it has a contrast ratio of 5.06:1 and passes WCAG AA. White text reaches 4.14:1.
Which colors go with dark cyan?
Its complementary color is #AB6067, on the opposite side of the color wheel. For a calmer look, combine it with its analogous neighbors #348B6A and #2385A5. The palette generator builds more combinations.