Java

Also known as: Sea Fantasy, Ocean Reef, Regula Barbara Blue, Intermezzo

Java is a rich, lively cyan that reads as crisp and refreshing. It shines in healthcare apps and modern branding. Its complement lands in red territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.95:1), but avoid it as text on white.

Java color codes

HEX
#259797
RGB
rgb(37, 151, 151)
RGBA
rgba(37, 151, 151, 1)
HSL
hsl(180, 61%, 37%)
HSV
hsv(180, 75%, 59%)
CMYK
cmyk(75%, 0%, 0%, 41%)
LAB
lab(56.6 -31.5 -9.5)
OKLCH
oklch(61.7% 0.096 194.9)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

cool

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: darkcyan#008B8B · ΔE 4.4
  • RAL 6033 — Mint turquoise#478A84 · ΔE 5.8 · 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 Java 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 Java

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Java 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 3.53:1

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Aa — on black

contrast 5.95:1

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Best text color on a Java background: #000000

Palettes featuring Java

Java with its complement

Soft neighbors of Java

Java triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Java is closest to Nipple.

Java FAQs

What color is Java?

Java is a dark cyan with the hex code #259797. In HSL terms it has a hue of 180°, 61% saturation, and 37% lightness.

What is the hex code for Java?

The hex code for Java is #259797. In RGB it's rgb(37, 151, 151), and in CMYK it's cmyk(75%, 0%, 0%, 41%).

What colors go well with Java?

Java 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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