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CadetBlue and DarkCyan

Analogous color combination with 1.36:1 contrast ratio

#5F9EA0
#008B8B

Color Values

CadetBlue
HEX #5F9EA0
RGB 95, 158, 160
HSL 182, 25%, 50%
DarkCyan
HEX #008B8B
RGB 0, 139, 139
HSL 180, 100%, 27%

Harmony: Analogous

These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic.

The hue angle between CadetBlue and DarkCyan is 2 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.36:1
CadetBlue background with DarkCyan text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

CadetBlue surface

Sample text on a cadetblue background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

DarkCyan surface

Sample text on a darkcyan background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #5F9EA0;
  --color-b: #008B8B;
  --color-a-rgb: 95, 158, 160;
  --color-b-rgb: 0, 139, 139;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "CadetBlue and DarkCyan",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "CadetBlue",
      "hex": "#5F9EA0",
      "rgb": [
        95,
        158,
        160
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "DarkCyan",
      "hex": "#008B8B",
      "rgb": [
        0,
        139,
        139
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Analogous",
  "contrastRatio": 1.36
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do cadetblue and darkcyan go together?

Yes. CadetBlue and DarkCyan form a analogous color combination. These colors sit beside each other on the wheel, so the pairing feels calm and cohesive. Analogous schemes are easy on the eye and work well for gradients, backgrounds, and designs that want to feel settled rather than energetic. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.36:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between cadetblue and darkcyan?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between CadetBlue (#5F9EA0) and DarkCyan (#008B8B) is 1.36:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use cadetblue and darkcyan in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. Because analogous colors blend naturally, you can use them in more equal proportions without visual conflict. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for cadetblue and darkcyan?

CadetBlue has the hex code #5F9EA0 and RGB values rgb(95, 158, 160). DarkCyan has the hex code #008B8B and RGB values rgb(0, 139, 139). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.