#005451 color
The hex color #005451 is a very dark, vivid cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 0% red, 32.9% green and 31.8% blue (0, 84, 81).
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 1.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.8:1).
#005451 color codes
| HEX | #005451 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 84, 81) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(0%, 32.9%, 31.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(178, 100%, 16%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(178, 100%, 33%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(100%, 0%, 4%, 67%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(31.66, -22.48, -4.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(31.66, 22.94, 191.45) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(4.655, 6.934, 8.876) | |
| Decimal | 21585 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #005451, 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 #005451 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.39:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #005451 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.8:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.39:1 | 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 #005451 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#4e4f51Protanopia
no red cones#444752Deuteranopia
no green cones#005753Tritanopia
no blue cones#4a4a4aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #005451; }
.text { color: #005451; }
.border { border: 2px solid #005451; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(0 84 81 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #005451, #002d54); }
Similar colors
#01554fCape Verde#014d4eDark Teal#005f5bMosque#024a43Tropical Forest#2e5c58Lacrosse#28615dVerdant Forest#0c6064Beau Vert#315955Enchanting Ivy
Questions
- What color is #005451?
- #005451 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 #005451?
- The RGB value is 0, 84, 81: 0 red, 84 green and 81 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #005451?
- The complementary color is #540003, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #005451?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.39:1 and white text 8.8:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.