#005F75

A dark, vivid cyan closely aligning with Darkslategray.

About #005F75

The hex code #005F75 represents a beautifully specific shade of cyan. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslategray. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 0, 95, and 117.

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 100% C, 19% M, 0% Y, and 54% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. Because it is a 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#005F75
RGB0, 95, 117
HSL191.3°, 100.0%, 22.9%
CMYK100%, 19%, 0%, 54%
HSV191.3°, 100.0%, 45.9%
LAB36.9, -15.3, -19.2
XYZ7.3, 9.5, 18.3
Decimal24437

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

7.26:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.89:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
6.94:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA
2.46:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #005F75; }
.text-color { color: #005F75; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #005F75; }

Similar Colors

Darkslategray
#2F4F4F