#00A0B6

A dark, vivid cyan closely aligning with Darkcyan.

About #00A0B6

The precise color #00A0B6 is an excellent choice for modern design projects. Its closest recognized web color is Darkcyan. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(0, 160, 182).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. The color uses 100% Cyan, 12% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 29% Black. The HSL representation is 187.3° hue, 100.0% saturation, and 35.7% lightness.

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. The calculated luminance score dictates that #000000 typography is the safest choice. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#00A0B6
RGB0, 160, 182
HSL187.3°, 100.0%, 35.7%
CMYK100%, 12%, 0%, 29%
HSV187.3°, 100.0%, 71.4%
LAB60.4, -26.8, -21.3
XYZ21.0, 28.5, 48.7
Decimal41142

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

3.13:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.70:1
Text on #000000
AA
2.99:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
5.70:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #00A0B6; }
.text-color { color: #00A0B6; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #00A0B6; }

Similar Colors

Darkcyan
#008B8B