1. cyans
2. neutral-vibrants
3. Dark Cyan

Color Dark Cyan cyan (#008b8b):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Dark Cyan cyan (#008b8b):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
cyans

cyans Family:
neutral-vibrant

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Dark Cyan / #008b8b

The HTML HEX code is #008b8b. The corresponding color name is "Dark Cyan". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 0%, Green (G): 139%, Blue (B): 139%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 100%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 45%. In the HSL color space, #008b8b has a hue of 180°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 27%. The HSV representation is 180° for hue, 100% for saturation, and 55% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 52, a* (green to red) = -31, and b* (blue to yellow) = -9. The XYZ representation is X: 14, Y: 20, Z: 28. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3821, U (chrominance) = 0.0802, and V (chrominance) = -0.3352.

The decimal value of the color is 35723. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #009999. Variations of the colour are #00F0F0 for a 20% lighter version and #002424 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #008b8b, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 12822 Kelvin (12822K).

The approximate wavelength of #008b8b is around 500.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Dark Cyan (Hex: #008b8b): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Dark Cyan (#008b8b) is similar to the color of the deep ocean or a pristine lagoon. Its blue-green hue evokes a sense of tranquility and natural beauty. This shade can also be reminiscent of tropical rainforests, where lush green foliage meets the reflection of the clear blue sky on water surfaces. Dark Cyan captures the essence of calmness found in these natural elements, making it a versatile choice for websites or branding related to travel, wellness, or eco-friendly products.

Tints and Shades of #008b8b HEX color (Dark Cyan)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #008b8b, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #BFE2E2
• #80C5C5
• #40A8A8
• #008b8b
• #006868
• #004646
• #002323
• #000000

Tones of Dark Cyan (#008b8b HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #008b8b, #338787 is the less saturated color, while #008b8b is the most saturated one.

• #338787
• #268888
• #1a8989
• #0d8a8a
• #008b8b
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #008b8b;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #008b8b; }

.text {color:#008b8b;}

.background {background-color:#008b8b;}

.border {border:1px solid #008b8b;}