#005742

A very dark, vivid cyan closely aligning with Darkslategray.

About #005742

The precise color #005742 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Darkslategray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 0, 87, and 66.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 100% Cyan, 0% Magenta, 24% Yellow, and 66% Black. This makes it a relatively dark color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#005742
RGB0, 87, 66
HSL165.5°, 100.0%, 17.1%
CMYK100%, 0%, 24%, 66%
HSV165.5°, 100.0%, 34.1%
LAB32.3, -28.7, 5.8
XYZ4.4, 7.2, 6.3
Decimal22338

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

8.60:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.44:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.22:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
2.08:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #005742; }
.text-color { color: #005742; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #005742; }

Similar Colors

Darkslategray
#2F4F4F