#00838A

A dark, vivid cyan closely aligning with Teal.

About #00838A

The precise color #00838A is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Designers often compare it to the standard color Teal. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 0, 131, and 138.

When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 100% C, 5% M, 0% Y, and 46% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#00838A
RGB0, 131, 138
HSL183.0°, 100.0%, 27.1%
CMYK100%, 5%, 0%, 46%
HSV183.0°, 100.0%, 54.1%
LAB49.6, -27.0, -12.4
XYZ12.7, 18.1, 26.9
Decimal33674

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

4.55:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.61:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.35:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
3.92:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #00838A; }
.text-color { color: #00838A; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #00838A; }

Similar Colors

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