#00A0BD
A dark, vivid cyan closely aligning with Cadetblue.
About #00A0BD
When working with digital screens, the color #00A0BD is rendered by mixing light. Its closest recognized web color is Cadetblue. In the RGB color space, it consists of 0 red, 160 green, and 189 blue.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 100% C, 15% M, 0% Y, and 26% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#00A0BD
RGB0, 160, 189
HSL189.2°, 100.0%, 37.1%
CMYK100%, 15%, 0%, 26%
HSV189.2°, 100.0%, 74.1%
LAB60.6, -24.4, -24.8
XYZ21.8, 28.8, 52.6
Decimal41149
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
3.11:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.76:1
Text on #000000
AA
2.97:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
5.75:1
Text on #0F172A
AA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #00A0BD;
}
.text-color {
color: #00A0BD;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #00A0BD;
}