#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
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;
}