Explore properties, harmonies, and accessibility data for the color #00FFFF. This medium shade of Cyanis widely used in modern design.
"Aqua (#00FFFF) – bright cyan for water, tech, freshness (synonym of cyan). Links, tropical, spa & vibrant digital accents."
Color #00FFFF is mathematically represented by 0 red, 255 green, and 255 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 180 degrees, 100% saturation, and 50% lightness.This color is officially recognized as "Aqua" and is one of the standard CSS named colors supported across all modern web browsers.
Depending on the vibrant 180 hue, this color belongs to the Cyan spectrum.This balanced tone provides a stable foundation for UI elements, backgrounds, and professional branding materials where subtlety is valued.
When using #00FFFF in your projects, consider the accessibility of text to ensure your content is readable by everyone. The contrast ratio against white is 1.25:1, which is rated Fail. Against black, the ratio is 16.75:1, rated AAA (Enhanced).
Pro Tip: For optimal user experience, always ensure your primary text color has at least a 4.5:1 contrast ratio against the background color.