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%).

What RGB values make Dark Cyan?

Dark Cyan is 0 red, 139 green, and 139 blue, written as rgb(0, 139, 139).

Dark Cyan scores 4.15:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: darkcyan directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #008B8B.

#008B8B

Dark Cyan is a cyan tone at #008B8B. It sits at 180 degrees on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 27% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Dark Cyan with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#CCE8E8

Tint 60%

#99D1D1

Tint 40%

#66B9B9

Tint 20%

#33A2A2

Base

#008B8B

Shade 20%

#006F6F

Shade 40%

#005353

Shade 60%

#003838

Shade 80%

#001C1C

On white

Sample text

4.15:1

Large text only

On black

Sample text

5.07:1

Passes AA for body text

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Frequently asked

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%).
What RGB values make Dark Cyan?: Dark Cyan is 0 red, 139 green, and 139 blue, written as rgb(0, 139, 139).
Is Dark Cyan readable as text on a white background?: Dark Cyan scores 4.15:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Dark Cyan a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: darkcyan directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #008B8B.