Dark Cyan
Also known as: Marrs Green , Egyptian Teal , Forever Teal , Green Moblin
Expect cool and clear associations from Dark Cyan, a rich cyan suited to 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Dark Cyan
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 4.15:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.07:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Dark Cyan background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Dark Cyan
Dark Cyan with its complement
Soft neighbors of Dark Cyan
Dark Cyan triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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