Dark Aqua
#05696B  ·  hsl(181.18, 91.07%, 21.96%)
Tints & Shades
#011A1B
#022A2B
#033A3B
#04494B
#04595B
#05696B
#08A1A4
#0AD9DD
#2EF1F5
#67F5F8
#A0F9FB
Color Values
Hex #05696B
RGB 5, 105, 107
HSL hsl(181.18, 91.07%, 21.96%)
CMYK 95%, 2%, 0%, 58%
CSS Variable
--color-dark-aqua: #05696B;
Contrast Checker
On White
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
6.48:1 ratio
AA Normal ✅ AA Large ✅ AAA ❌
On Black
Zarighar
Bridal & formal wear
3.24:1 ratio
AA Normal ❌ AA Large ✅ AAA ❌
About this color

Dark Aqua — Dark Aqua is a distinctive shade whose name reflects its overall visual character. It belongs to the Cyan family: a dark, vivid tone with hex code #05696B and RGB values of 5, 105, 107. Its dominant channel values give it a cool undertone that reads as vivid rather than flat. Dark Aqua pairs well with crisp whites and warm neutrals and works nicely in branding and logo design. Nearest neighbors: turquoise.

✨ Zarighar Bridal & Textile Studio Exclusive Feature

Preview how Dark Aqua looks across luxury bridal fabrics, metallic embellishments, and South Asian wedding venue lighting — combined in one view.

Pure Katan / Banarsi Silk  +  ☀️ Daylight
✨ Multi-Piece Styling

Pair Dark Aqua as the primary bridal piece with culturally harmonized Dupatta, Groom Sherwani, and Turban accents:

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🧵 Atelier 3D Physics · دھوپ چھاؤں

Tactile Fabric Physics & Complexion Harmony

Simulate how Dark Aqua reflects and moves on pure South Asian luxury silks, sweep the spotlight angle, and evaluate resonance against skin undertones.

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High-luster directional sheen with fluid drape and luminous specular highlights.
✨ Zari Wirework:
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Depth:
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Complexion Resonance

Test how Dark Aqua harmonizes with South Asian skin undertones under venue lighting.

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Imperial Royal Contrast
Skin Complexion
Draped Fabric

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Bring Dark Aqua to Life in Haute Couture

Enamored by this exact hue? Our master dyers and artisans at Zarighar can formulate custom-dyed pure silks, raw fabrics, velvets, and hand-embroidery in Dark Aqua (#05696B) for your bridal trousseau or bespoke occasion wear.

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Physical Fabric Swatch Sample

Request a physical swatched sample card dyed in Dark Aqua in Pure Katan Silk, Raw Silk, or Velvet dispatched to your door.

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Atelier Fabric Spec Sheet

Generate an official archival A4 PDF specification sheet with fabric metrics, Zari finish, and scannable QR code.

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Occasion Harmony: Qawwali & Soirée

Intimate velvet baithak, midnight kuhl blue, deep jewel tones, and candlelight gold wirework.

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