#0C5C5D color
The hex color #0C5C5D is a dark, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 4.7% red, 36.1% green and 36.5% blue (12, 92, 93).
Its hue angle is 181°, with 77% saturation and 21% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 87% cyan, 1% magenta, 0% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Beau Vert (#0C6064), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.76:1).
#0C5C5D color codes
| HEX | #0C5C5D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(12, 92, 93) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(4.7%, 36.1%, 36.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(181, 77%, 21%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(181, 87%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(87%, 1%, 0%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(35.05, -21.46, -7.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(35.05, 22.58, 198.14) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.954, 8.522, 11.685) | |
| Decimal | 810077 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0C5C5D, 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 #0C5C5D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.7:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #0C5C5D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.76:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.7:1 | 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 #0C5C5D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#55575dProtanopia
no red cones#4a4f5dDeuteranopia
no green cones#005f5cTritanopia
no blue cones#525252Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0c5c5d; }
.text { color: #0c5c5d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0c5c5d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(12 92 93 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0c5c5d, #0c335d); }
Similar colors
#0c6064Beau Vert#005f5bMosque#28615dVerdant Forest#255c61Deep Sea Diver#006663Peacock Pride#2e5c58Lacrosse#01554fCape Verde#05696bAqua Obscura
Closest common color name: Dark Teal.
Questions
- What color is #0C5C5D?
- #0C5C5D is a dark, moderate cyan, closest to the named color Beau Vert. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0C5C5D?
- The RGB value is 12, 92, 93: 12 red, 92 green and 93 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0C5C5D?
- The complementary color is #5D0D0C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0C5C5D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.7:1 and white text 7.76:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.