analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#00FFFF — Aqua
#00FFFF is a mid-tone saturated teal sitting at 180° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#00ffff
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- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #00FFFF
- f0ffff
- c1ffff
- 92ffff
- 63ffff
- 34ffff
- 05ffff
- 00d5d5
- 00a6a6
- 007777
- 004848
- 001919
Color schemes using #00FFFF
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
Nearby colors
#00FFFF FAQ
What color is #00FFFF?
#00FFFF is a shade of aqua in the teal family. It has a hue of 180 degrees, 100% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #00FFFF?
#00FFFF is rgb(0, 255, 255) in RGB, hsl(180, 100%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(100%, 0%, 0%, 0%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #00FFFF?
White text on this background reaches 1.25:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.75:1.
What colors go well with #00FFFF?
Its direct complement is #FF0000. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #FF0080 and #FF8000 gives you contrast without the vibration.