Aqua — #00FFFF HEX Color

#00FFFFrgb(0, 255, 255)

About Aqua

Aqua (#00FFFF) is a cool, mid, vivid cyan tone with a hue of 180°, saturation of 100% and lightness of 50%. It works well for tech and wellness branding and conveys a refreshing feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 1.25:1, while on black it reaches 16.75:1 — so prefer black text when using #00FFFF as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#00FFFF

RGBrgb(0, 255, 255)

HSLhsl(180°, 100%, 50%)

CMYKcmyk(100%, 0%, 0%, 0%)

CIELABLab(91.1, -48.1, -14.1)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

1.25:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

16.75:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #00FFFF as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #00FFFF;

color: #00FFFF;

border: 2px solid #00FFFF;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00FFFF, #ff0000);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #00ffff;
  --color-primary-rgb: 0, 255, 255;
  --color-primary-hsl: 180, 100%, 50%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #00FFFF?

Color #00FFFF is commonly known as Aqua. It is a cool, mid, vivid cyan tone.

Is #00FFFF a warm or cool color?

Aqua (#00FFFF) is a cool color. With a hue of 180°, it falls in the cyan family.

What colors go well with #00FFFF?

Colors that pair well with Aqua (#00FFFF) include its complementary color (#FF0000), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous cyan tones for harmonious palettes.