#005350 color
The hex color #005350 is a very dark, vivid cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 0% red, 32.5% green and 31.4% blue (0, 83, 80).
Its hue angle is 178°, with 100% saturation and 16% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 100% cyan, 0% magenta, 4% yellow and 67% black.
The closest named color is Cape Verde (#01554F), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.92:1).
#005350 color codes
| HEX | #005350 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 83, 80) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(0%, 32.5%, 31.4%) | |
| HSL | hsl(178, 100%, 16%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(178, 100%, 33%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(100%, 0%, 4%, 67%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(31.27, -22.31, -4.5) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(31.27, 22.76, 191.4) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.541, 6.765, 8.654) | |
| Decimal | 21328 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #005350, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #005350 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.92:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #005350 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.92:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.35:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #005350 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4d4e50Protanopia
no red cones#434651Deuteranopia
no green cones#005652Tritanopia
no blue cones#4a4a4aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #005350; }
.text { color: #005350; }
.border { border: 2px solid #005350; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(0 83 80 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #005350, #002c53); }
Similar colors
#01554fCape Verde#014d4eDark Teal#024a43Tropical Forest#005f5bMosque#2e5c58Lacrosse#28615dVerdant Forest#315955Enchanting Ivy#0c6064Beau Vert
Questions
- What color is #005350?
- #005350 is a very dark, vivid cyan, closest to the named color Cape Verde. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #005350?
- The RGB value is 0, 83, 80: 0 red, 83 green and 80 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #005350?
- The complementary color is #530003, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #005350?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.35:1 and white text 8.92:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.