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#00FFFF color code is #00FFFF. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #00ffff.

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#00FFFF Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #00FFFF is 0.7874. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.25:1 against white and 16.75:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#00FFFF on white1.25:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#00FFFF on black16.75:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #00FFFF1.25:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #00FFFF16.75:1AAA

#00FFFF — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #00FFFF?+
The hex code for #00FFFF is #00FFFF. In RGB it's rgb(0, 255, 255), and in HSL it's hsl(180, 100%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #00FFFF?+
#00FFFF in RGB is (0, 255, 255). Written in CSS: rgb(0, 255, 255).
What is the CMYK value of #00FFFF?+
#00FFFF converts to CMYK(100%, 0%, 0%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #00FFFF.
Is #00ffff a warm or cool color?+
#00FFFF (#00FFFF) is a cool cyan — its hue sits at 180° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does #00ffff belong to?+
#00FFFF belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 180°, 100%, 50% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #00ffff accessible for body text on a white background?+
#00FFFF on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.25:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #00ffff?+
The nearest Pantone match for #00FFFF (#00FFFF) is 4053 C Neon Aqua, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #00FFFF in design

Practical guidance for using #00ffff (#00FFFF) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#00FFFF (#00FFFF) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 16.8:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.3:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #00FFFF (#00FFFF) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into tech, water, cleaning, summer/youthful brands. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#00FFFF flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#00FFFF works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.