#1D8AA0
A dark, moderate cyan closely aligning with Darkcyan.
About #1D8AA0
The hex code #1D8AA0 represents a beautifully specific shade of cyan. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Darkcyan. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 29, 138, and 160.
While screens use RGB, printing presses rely on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black). This specific hue requires a mix of 82% C, 14% M, 0% Y, and 37% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Because it is a dark color, it is generally recommended to use #000000 text. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#1D8AA0
RGB29, 138, 160
HSL190.1°, 69.3%, 37.1%
CMYK82%, 14%, 0%, 37%
HSV190.1°, 81.9%, 62.7%
LAB52.9, -21.4, -20.1
XYZ15.9, 21.0, 36.5
Decimal1936032
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
4.04:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.20:1
Text on #000000
AA
3.86:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.42:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #1D8AA0;
}
.text-color {
color: #1D8AA0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #1D8AA0;
}