#0F5049

A very dark, moderate cyan closely aligning with Darkslategray.

About #0F5049

Visually, #0F5049 is defined as a moderate cyan. Designers often compare it to the standard color Darkslategray. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(15, 80, 73).

While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 81% C, 0% M, 9% Y, and 69% K. The HSL representation is 173.5° hue, 68.4% saturation, and 18.6% lightness.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #FFFFFF text provides the most optimal reading experience. Always test your color combinations using a contrast checker before publishing.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#0F5049
RGB15, 80, 73
HSL173.5°, 68.4%, 18.6%
CMYK81%, 0%, 9%, 69%
HSV173.5°, 81.2%, 31.4%
LAB30.2, -21.4, -1.6
XYZ4.3, 6.3, 7.3
Decimal1003593

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

9.28:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.26:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.87:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.92:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #0F5049; }
.text-color { color: #0F5049; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #0F5049; }

Similar Colors

Darkslategray
#2F4F4F