Dark Cyan Color – #008b8b: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Dark Cyan color hex code is #008b8b, and it is composed of 0% red, 55% green and 55% blue.
Dark Cyan is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and cool color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.15:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Dark Cyan color (#008b8b) against dark backgrounds.

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#008b8b
Dark Cyan Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Dark Cyan, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #008b8b |
| RGB | rgb(0,139,139) |
| HSL | hsl(180,100%,27.3%) |
| CMYK | 100, 0, 0, 45 |
| HSV | 180, 100, 55 |
| RGB % | 0, 55, 55 |
| XYZ | 13.9, 20.3, 27.6 |
| LAB | 52.2, -30.4, -9 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.15 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 5.07 (passes WCAG AA) |
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