#008AAF
A dark, vivid cyan closely aligning with Steelblue.
About #008AAF
The hex code #008AAF represents a beautifully specific shade of cyan. Its closest recognized web color is Steelblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 0 red, 138 green, and 175 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 100% Cyan, 21% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 31% Black. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#008AAF
RGB0, 138, 175
HSL192.7°, 100.0%, 34.3%
CMYK100%, 21%, 0%, 31%
HSV192.7°, 100.0%, 68.6%
LAB53.2, -17.7, -28.2
XYZ16.8, 21.3, 43.8
Decimal35503
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.00:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.25:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.82:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.47:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #008AAF;
}
.text-color {
color: #008AAF;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #008AAF;
}