#178A83
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#178A83
Color Values
#178A83
23, 138, 131
176.3, 71.4%, 31.6%
176.3, 83.3%, 54.1%
83.3%, 0.0%, 5.1%, 45.9%
0.5732 0.0948 188.3
Properties
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.
Color Harmonies
Color Blindness Simulation
CSS Usage
background-color: #178A83;
color: #178A83;
border-color: #178A83;
Teal 600
#0D9488
Tailwind Shades
Contrast Checker
Text on white
4.2:1
Text on black
5.0:1
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #178A83?
RGB(23, 138, 131) · HSL(176.3, 71.4%, 31.6%) · CMYK(83.3%, 0.0%, 5.1%, 45.9%)
Does #178A83 meet WCAG contrast on white?
4.2:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.
What text color is readable on #178A83?
Use 000000 text on a #178A83 background; contrast on black is 5.0:1.