#003A2C

A very dark, vivid cyan closely aligning with Darkslategray.

About #003A2C

The hex code #003A2C represents a beautifully specific shade of cyan. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Darkslategray. Its digital footprint relies on 0 parts red, 58 parts green, and 44 parts blue light.

If you are designing for print, the four-color process is what matters most. This specific hue requires a mix of 100% C, 0% M, 24% Y, and 77% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a very dark color, it is generally recommended to use #FFFFFF text. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#003A2C
RGB0, 58, 44
HSL165.5°, 100.0%, 11.4%
CMYK100%, 0%, 24%, 77%
HSV165.5°, 100.0%, 22.7%
LAB20.9, -21.6, 3.8
XYZ2.0, 3.2, 2.9
Decimal14892

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

12.79:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
1.64:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
12.23:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.40:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #003A2C; }
.text-color { color: #003A2C; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #003A2C; }

Similar Colors

Darkslategray
#2F4F4F