#00A2A1 color
The hex color #00A2A1 is a dark, vivid cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 0% red, 63.5% green and 63.1% blue (0, 162, 161).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 100% saturation and 32% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 100% cyan, 0% magenta, 1% yellow and 36% black.
The closest named color is Silken Jade (#11A39E), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.68:1).
#00A2A1 color codes
| HEX | #00A2A1 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 162, 161) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(0%, 63.5%, 63.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 100%, 32%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 100%, 64%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(100%, 0%, 1%, 36%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(60.26, -34.56, -9.55) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(60.26, 35.86, 195.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(19.35, 28.411, 38.175) | |
| Decimal | 41633 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #00A2A1, 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 #00A2A1 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.68:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #00A2A1 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.14:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.68:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
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 #00A2A1 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#9799a1Protanopia
no red cones#848ba2Deuteranopia
no green cones#00a7a1Tritanopia
no blue cones#919191Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #00a2a1; }
.text { color: #00a2a1; }
.border { border: 2px solid #00a2a1; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(0 162 161 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #00a2a1, #0052a2); }
Similar colors
#11a39eSilken Jade#279d9fBaltic#0daca7Teal Me No Lies#259797Java#3c9992Sea#51a5a4Twilight Meadow#00988eGreen Dynasty#4b9b93Lagoon
Closest common color name: Light Sea Green.
Questions
- What color is #00A2A1?
- #00A2A1 is a dark, vivid cyan, closest to the named color Silken Jade. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #00A2A1?
- The RGB value is 0, 162, 161: 0 red, 162 green and 161 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #00A2A1?
- The complementary color is #A20001, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #00A2A1?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 6.68:1 and white text 3.14:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.