Aqua
#00FFFF
Color conversions
Reference values for common CSS, design, and accessibility formats.
| Format | Value | Preview | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEX | 00FFFF | ||
| HEX with # | #00FFFF | ||
| HEX shorthand | #0ff | ||
| RGB | rgb(0, 255, 255) | ||
| RGBA | rgba(0, 255, 255, 1) | ||
| HSL | hsl(180 100% 50%) | ||
| HSLA | hsla(180, 100%, 50%, 1) | ||
| HSV | hsv(180, 100%, 100%) | ||
| CMYK | cmyk(100%, 0%, 0%, 0%) | ||
| OKLCH | oklch(90.54% 0.1546 194.77) |
Closest named matches
Color modifications
Lighter shades
Saturation steps
Suggested pairings
Split-complementary
Try this combo as a gradientUse this color in CSS
--color: #00FFFF;
bg-[#00ffff]
Accessibility quick-check
White text
1.25:1
Decorative only
Black text
16.75:1
AAA normal
Reference notes
Aqua is the nearest readable name for #00FFFF, a saturated cyan with balanced value. Its RGB value is 0, 255, 255, while the HSL reading places it around 180 degrees of hue, 100% saturation, and 50% lightness. Its cool temperature makes it easier to place in a palette: warm colors tend to move forward, cool colors tend to recede, and neutral colors depend more heavily on surrounding contrast. For interface work, start with the accessibility table before assigning this color to text, icons, or interactive states; perceived brightness can differ from the raw hex value. Pairing suggestions on this page are generated from hue relationships, so they work as starting points rather than fixed brand or accessibility recommendations. For palette building, start with one strong relationship from the pairing section, then adjust lightness until the hierarchy remains readable at small sizes. It works best in badges, highlights, product accents, and moments where quick recognition matters. For stronger contrast, compare it with black and white text and then choose pairings from complementary or split-complementary suggestions.