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Cyan color codes

Cyan color codes for #00FFFF — HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV, shades, named cyans, and copy-ready CSS.

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How to use

Follow these steps for a clear answer.

1

Explore the base color

Review HEX, RGB, HSL, and HSV for cyan, then browse shades, tints, tones, and hues.

2

Pick a variation or named shade

Click a generated strip or a CSS named cyan shade to load codes and harmonies.

3

Copy for CSS

Copy HEX, rgb(), hsl(), or the keyword—and check contrast on white and black.

Color formulas

Core relationships used by this color tool.

CSS cyan#00FFFF = rgb(0, 255, 255) = hsl(180°, 100%, 50%)
Shadesame H/S, lower L (mix toward black)
Tintsame H/S, higher L (mix toward white)
ComplementH + 180° (red)
iHSV (or HSB) keeps hue with saturation and value; HSL uses lightness. Named shades in this family follow CSS Color Module keywords.

Example colors

Common picks with formula and result.

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Base cyan

CSS keyword

color: cyan;
#00FFFF · rgb(0, 255, 255)
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Related shade

Family neighbor

aqua
#00FFFF
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UI accent

Background use

background-color: #00FFFF;
Pair with readable text
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Complement direction

Harmony hint

H + 180°
Toward red

Cyan color family specification

Version 1.0.0

Definition
Cyan in CSS centers on the keyword cyan (#00FFFF / rgb(0, 255, 255) / hsl(180°, 100%, 50%)). Designers use cyan families for fresh, digital, and cool on screens.
What it calculates
Cyan family variations (shades, tints, tones, hues), named CSS shades, harmony sets, HEX/RGB/HSL/HSV codes, and contrast vs white/black.
Inputs
  • Selected variation chip, named shade, or harmony swatch
  • Section mode (variations, named shades, harmonies)
Outputs
  • HEX, RGB, HSL, HSV
  • Optional CSS keyword
  • Contrast ratios on white and black
Formula
Shades/tints/tones adjust HSL L or S from base H; harmonies offset H on the hue circle

Cyan (alias aqua) is a bright web primary. Prefer teal/darkcyan for readable UI chrome.

For full keyword search across all hues, use HTML color codes. For palette generation, try the color scheme generator or color wheel.

:root {
  --cyan: #00ffff;
  --cyan-deep: #008b8b;
  --cyan-soft: #e0ffff;
}

.banner {
  background-color: var(--cyan);
  color: #ffffff;
}
Popular CSS cyans
NameHEXRGBFeel
cyan#00FFFF0, 255, 255Base keyword
aqua#00FFFF0, 255, 255Named shade
teal#0080800, 128, 128Named shade
turquoise#40E0D064, 224, 208Named shade
darkcyan#008B8B0, 139, 139Dark shade
lightcyan#E0FFFF224, 255, 255Light tint
aquamarine#7FFFD4127, 255, 212Named shade
blue#0000FF0, 0, 255Named shade
cadetblue#5F9EA095, 158, 160Named shade
darkturquoise#00CED10, 206, 209Dark shade
lightseagreen#20B2AA32, 178, 170Light tint
mediumaquamarine#66CDAA102, 205, 170Mid tone
i Related hues may appear in Named shades when useful for cyan-adjacent palettes.
Assumptions
  • Base keyword cyan = #00FFFF in sRGB.
  • Named list uses CSS Color Module keywords in/near the cyan family.
  • Tool runs locally; nothing is uploaded.
Units
  • HEX: #RRGGBB
  • RGB: 0–255
  • HSL/HSV: hue degrees; S/L/V percent
Boundary conditions
  • Lightness/saturation steps stay within visible ranges (~0–100%).
  • Hue offsets wrap modulo 360°.
Example
cyan → #00FFFF; complementary toward red
Validation cases
  • cyan → #00FFFF
  • teal → #008080
  • shade of cyan → same hue, lower lightness
  • tint of cyan → same hue, higher lightness
Sources
  • CSS Color Module named colors (cyan family)
  • Classical shade/tint/tone and hue-harmony geometry
  • WCAG relative-luminance contrast
Calculation version
1.0.0
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Frequently asked questions

Key distinctions behind the tool.

What is the hex code for cyan?

The CSS named color cyan is #00FFFF, equal to rgb(0, 255, 255) and hsl(180°, 100%, 50%).

What is the difference between cyan and teal?

Cyan/aqua is full-bright. Teal is the darker, more professional sibling.

What colors go with cyan?

Navy, charcoal, and white keep cyan modern. Coral accents warm a cool palette. Always check text contrast.

Is cyan good for body text?

Cyan on white fails contrast for text—use darkcyan/teal for labels, or cyan on dark backgrounds.

How do I use cyan in CSS?

Use color: cyan;, color: #00FFFF;, or color: rgb(0, 255, 255); on any property that accepts a <color> value, including background-color and border-color.