#008B8B Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Cyan
What is hex #008B8B Color?
The color name of hex code #008B8B is Dark Cyan. The RGB values are (0, 139, 139) which means it is composed of
0% red, 50% green and 50% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:100 M:0 Y:0 K:46. In the HSV/HSB scale, #008B8B has a hue of 180°, 100% saturation and a brightness value of 55%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #008B8B Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Cyan |
| RGB Values | (0, 139, 139) |
| CMYK Values | (100%, 0%, 0%, 46%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (180°, 100%, 55%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #009999 |
| Inverse Color | #FF7474 [Begonia] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2237 C |
| Closest RAL | 5018 [Turquoise blue] |
| Complementary Color | #8B0000 [Dark Red] |
| #008B8B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #5D5D5D |
| Desaturated | #464646 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #616161 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #6D6D6D |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A9A9A9 |
Hex #008B8B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #008B8B is #8B0000 which is called Dark Red. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #008B8B color is offered by #8B0000. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #008B8B are #00468B and #008B46, called Midnight Blue and Philippine Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #008B8B with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #008B8B are #8B0046 (Rose Garnet) and #8B4600 (Dark Bronze). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#008B8B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #8B008B (Dark Magenta) and #8B8B00 (Olive) along with #008B8B, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #008B8B has #8B008B (Dark Magenta), #8B0000 (Dark Red) and #008B00 (Islamic Green). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #008B8B contains #46008B (Indigo), #8B0000 (Dark Red) and #468B00 (Avocado). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #008B8B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #008B8B rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 008B8B Color
Tints
33A2A2- 4DAEAE
- 66B9B9
- 80C5C5
- 99D1D1
- B3DCDC
- CCE8E8
- E6F3F3
Tones
- 1A8989
- 268888
- 338787
- 408686
- 4D8484
- 5A8383
- 668282
- 738181
Shades
- 006F6F
- 006161
- 005353
- 004646
- 003838
- 002A2A
- 001C1C
- 000E0E
#008B8B Color Patterns
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#008B8B Gingham Checks
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#008B8B Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#008B8B Polka Dots Pattern
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#008B8B Honeycomb Pattern
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#008B8B Leaves Pattern
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#008B8B Houndstooth Pattern
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#008B8B Trellis Pattern
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#008B8B Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
