Dark Cyan
Also known as: Marrs Green, Egyptian Teal, Forever Teal, Green Moblin
A vivid cyan with a cool and clear character, Dark Cyan works beautifully for modern branding and tech interfaces. Its complement lands in red territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.07:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Dark Cyan color codes
- HEX
- #008B8B
- RGB
- rgb(0, 139, 139)
- RGBA
- rgba(0, 139, 139, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(180, 100%, 27%)
- HSV
- hsv(180, 100%, 55%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(100%, 0%, 0%, 45%)
- LAB
- lab(51.9 -32.3 -9.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(57.7% 0.098 194.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darkcyan#008B8B · ΔE 0.0
- RAL 5018 — Turquoise blue#21888F · ΔE 3.6 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Dark Cyan works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Dark Cyan
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Dark Cyan by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.15:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.07:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Dark Cyan background: #000000
Palettes featuring Dark Cyan
Dark Cyan with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dark Cyan
Dark Cyan triad
Similar colors
- Teal#008080 · ΔE 4.0
- Java#259797 · ΔE 4.4
- Jade Jewel#247E81 · ΔE 5.1
- Sea#3C9992 · ΔE 6.1
- Highlands#449084 · ΔE 6.2
- Baltic#279D9F · ΔE 6.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Dark Cyan is closest to Cinnapink.
Dark Cyan FAQs
What color is Dark Cyan?
Dark Cyan is a dark cyan with the hex code #008B8B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 180°, 100% saturation, and 27% lightness.
What is the hex code for Dark Cyan?
The hex code for Dark Cyan is #008B8B. In RGB it's rgb(0, 139, 139), and in CMYK it's cmyk(100%, 0%, 0%, 45%).
What colors go well with Dark Cyan?
Dark Cyan pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony, and with pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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