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Light Cyan#E0FFFF

Light Cyan color code is #E0FFFF. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with light cyan.

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Light Cyan Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Light Cyan is 0.9459. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.05:1 against white and 19.92:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Light Cyan on white1.05:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Light Cyan on black19.92:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on Light Cyan1.05:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on Light Cyan19.92:1AAA

Light Cyan — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Light Cyan?+
The hex code for Light Cyan is #E0FFFF. In RGB it's rgb(224, 255, 255), and in HSL it's hsl(180, 100%, 94%).
What is the RGB value of Light Cyan?+
Light Cyan in RGB is (224, 255, 255). Written in CSS: rgb(224, 255, 255).
What is the CMYK value of Light Cyan?+
Light Cyan converts to CMYK(12%, 0%, 0%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #E0FFFF.
Is light cyan a warm or cool color?+
Light Cyan (#E0FFFF) is a cool off-white — its hue sits at 180° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool part of the spectrum.
What color family does light cyan belong to?+
Light Cyan belongs to the off-white family. Its HSL is 180°, 100%, 94% — a cool tone within the broader off-white group.
Is light cyan accessible for body text on a white background?+
Light Cyan on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.05:1 — 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 light cyan?+
The nearest Pantone match for Light Cyan (#E0FFFF) is 4672 C Snow, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Light Cyan in design

Practical guidance for using light cyan (#E0FFFF) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Light Cyan (#E0FFFF) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 19.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.1:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Light Cyan (#E0FFFF) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into minimalist editorial, luxury fashion, wellness 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

Light Cyan 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

Light Cyan 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.

Brands that use Light Cyan

Major brands whose official palette contains a color within ~30 RGB units of light cyan (#E0FFFF). Click through for the full brand color guide.

Apple#F5F5F7 · Apple White