#2C8A75

A dark, moderate cyan closely aligning with Darkcyan.

About #2C8A75

The hex code #2C8A75 represents a beautifully specific shade of cyan. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Darkcyan. Its digital footprint relies on 44 parts red, 138 parts green, and 117 parts blue light.

When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. Its ink density profile breaks down to 68% cyan, 0% magenta, 15% yellow, and 46% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. 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#2C8A75
RGB44, 138, 117
HSL166.6°, 51.6%, 35.7%
CMYK68%, 0%, 15%, 46%
HSV166.6°, 68.1%, 54.1%
LAB51.8, -32.6, 3.3
XYZ13.3, 20.0, 20.0
Decimal2919029

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

4.20:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA Large
5.00:1
Text on #000000
AA
4.01:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
4.25:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #2C8A75; }
.text-color { color: #2C8A75; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #2C8A75; }

Similar Colors

Darkcyan
#008B8B