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Aqua Color — #00FFFF

Complete color reference for #00FFFF: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#00FFFF
RGBrgb(0, 255, 255)
HSLhsl(180, 100%, 50%)
HSVhsv(180, 100%, 100%)
CMYKC:100% M:0% Y:0% K:0%
CSS Coloraqua
Decimal65535
Luminance0.7874

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#00FFFF on White
Ratio: 1.25:1 — Fail
#00FFFF on Black
Ratio: 16.75:1 — AAA
White on #00FFFF
Ratio: 1.25:1 — Fail
Black on #00FFFF
Ratio: 16.75:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F2FFFF
100#D9FFFF
200#B3FFFF
300#8CFFFF
400#59FFFF
500#00FFFF
600#00CCCC
700#009999
800#006666
900#004040

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #00FFFF?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(0, 255, 255). The red channel is 0, green is 255, and blue is 255 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #00FFFF?

The HSL value is hsl(180, 100%, 50%). Hue is 180°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 50%.

Does #00FFFF meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #00FFFF achieves a 1.25:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 16.75:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #00FFFF?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #00FFFF is #FF0000.