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#66FFFF color code is #66FFFF. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #66ffff.

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#66FFFF Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #66FFFF is 0.8156. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.21:1 against white and 17.31:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#66FFFF on white1.21:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#66FFFF on black17.31:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #66FFFF1.21:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #66FFFF17.31:1AAA

#66FFFF — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #66FFFF?+
The hex code for #66FFFF is #66FFFF. In RGB it's rgb(102, 255, 255), and in HSL it's hsl(180, 100%, 70%).
What is the RGB value of #66FFFF?+
#66FFFF in RGB is (102, 255, 255). Written in CSS: rgb(102, 255, 255).
What is the CMYK value of #66FFFF?+
#66FFFF converts to CMYK(60%, 0%, 0%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #66FFFF.
Is #66ffff a warm or cool color?+
#66FFFF (#66FFFF) 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 #66ffff belong to?+
#66FFFF belongs to the cyan family. Its HSL is 180°, 100%, 70% — a cool tone within the broader cyan group.
Is #66ffff accessible for body text on a white background?+
#66FFFF on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.21:1 — 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 #66ffff?+
The nearest Pantone match for #66FFFF (#66FFFF) is 814 C Pantone 814 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #66FFFF in design

Practical guidance for using #66ffff (#66FFFF) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#66FFFF (#66FFFF) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 17.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #66FFFF (#66FFFF) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. 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

#66FFFF 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. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#66FFFF is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.