Darkcyan colour (#008B8B)
Darkcyan is dark a cyan with hex code #008B8B, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 0, 139, 139; in HSL 180°, 100%, 27%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Darkcyan colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Darkcyan in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #008B8B |
| RGB | rgb(0, 139, 139) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.000, 0.545, 0.545 |
| HSL | hsl(180, 100%, 27%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 100%, 0%, 0%, 45% |
| CSS | color: darkcyan; |
Shades and tints of Darkcyan
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#ccffff | #99ffff | #66ffff | #33ffff | #00ffff | #00cccc | #009999 | #006666 | #003333 |
Colours that go with Darkcyan
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #8a0000 | |
| Triadic | #8a008a | #8a8a00 |
| Analogous | #00458a | #008a45 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| teal | #008080 | very close |
| lightseagreen | #20b2aa | close |
| seagreen | #2e8b57 | close |
| mediumseagreen | #3cb371 | close |
| steelblue | #4682b4 | noticeably different |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Darkcyan against white is 4.15:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 5.07:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Darkcyan background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Darkcyan?
#008B8B.
What is Darkcyan in RGB?
rgb(0, 139, 139).
What colour is complementary to Darkcyan?
#8a0000, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.