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Dark Turquoise

Hex Code #08BCCC

Color Analysis Summary

Color #08BCCC, historically referred to as Dark Turquoise, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 3% red, 74% green, and 80% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 8, Green: 188, and Blue: 204. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #08BCCC. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 185°, a saturation of 92%, and a lightness index of 42%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 80%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #08BCCC into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)8, 188, 204
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)185°, 92%, 42%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)185°, 96%, 80%
CSS Valuergb(8, 188, 204)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.31:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background9.08:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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