#0C978F

Color Values

HEX

#0C978F

RGB

12, 151, 143

HSL

176.5, 85.3%, 32.0%

HSV

176.5, 92.1%, 59.2%

CMYK

92.1%, 0.0%, 5.3%, 40.8%

OKLCH

0.6104 0.1043 188.1

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: NCS S 1050-B50G Turquoise

Color Psychology

Dark cyans and deep aquas convey depth, reliability, and technical mastery. They carry the trustworthiness of blue with a modern, slightly warmer edge from their green component. These tones suggest specialized expertise and sophisticated engineering.

Design Usage

Dark cyan works for cybersecurity brands, developer platforms, and data infrastructure companies. It creates striking dark-mode accents and terminal-style interfaces that feel technical yet approachable. Pair it with lighter cyan highlights and neutral grays for a layered, depth-rich design system.