Mosque
Also known as: Tidal Pool , Empress Teal , Dark Turquoise , Emerald Stone
Expect clean and modern associations from Mosque, a deep cyan suited to water themes and healthcare apps. Its complement lands in red territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (7.53:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Mosque color codes
- HEX
- #005F5B
- RGB
- rgb(0, 95, 91)
- RGBA
- rgba(0, 95, 91, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(177, 100%, 19%)
- HSV
- hsv(177, 100%, 37%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(100%, 0%, 4%, 63%)
- LAB
- lab(35.7 -25.6 -5.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(43.8% 0.076 189.8)
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: darkslategray #2F4F4F · ΔE 9.1
- RAL 6026: Opal green #005D52 · ΔE 3.3 · 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 Mosque works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Mosque
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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 Mosque 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 7.53:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.79:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Mosque background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Mosque
Mosque with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mosque
Mosque triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Cape Verde #01554F · ΔE 3.4
- Beau Vert #0C6064 · ΔE 4.0
- Philodendron #116356 · ΔE 4.1
- Lacrosse #2E5C58 · ΔE 4.6
- Terrestrial #276757 · ΔE 6.1
- Evergreen #125B49 · ΔE 6.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Mosque is closest to Red Rumour .
FAQ
Mosque FAQs
What color is Mosque?
Mosque is a dark cyan with the hex code #005F5B. In HSL terms it has a hue of 177°, 100% saturation, and 19% lightness.
What is the hex code for Mosque?
The hex code for Mosque is #005F5B. In RGB it's rgb(0, 95, 91), and in CMYK it's cmyk(100%, 0%, 4%, 63%).
What colors go well with Mosque?
Mosque 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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