#00A0C5

A dark, vivid cyan closely aligning with Deepskyblue.

About #00A0C5

When working with digital screens, the color #00A0C5 is rendered by mixing light. If you're using CSS, you might find it aligns closely with Deepskyblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(0, 160, 197).

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 23% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#00A0C5
RGB0, 160, 197
HSL191.3°, 100.0%, 38.6%
CMYK100%, 19%, 0%, 23%
HSV191.3°, 100.0%, 77.3%
LAB60.9, -21.6, -28.8
XYZ22.6, 29.2, 57.3
Decimal41157

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

3.07:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
6.83:1
Text on #000000
AA
2.94:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
5.81:1
Text on #0F172A
AA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #00A0C5; }
.text-color { color: #00A0C5; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #00A0C5; }

Similar Colors

Deepskyblue
#00BFFF