Aqua/Cyan Color Code: HEX Code & RGB Code Values

Looking for specific aqua/cyan color code? Get exact aqua/cyan hex code #00FFFF and aqua/cyan RGB code rgb(0,255,255). Complete color information for design and development projects featuring this vibrant, watery color.

HEX#00FFFF

RGBrgb(0,255,255)

Shades of Cyan

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Shades (Adding Black)

• 00FFFF

  rgb(0, 255, 255)
• 1ED0D0

  rgb(30, 208, 208)
• 25A2A2

  rgb(37, 162, 162)
• 247777

  rgb(36, 119, 119)
• 1F4F4E

  rgb(31, 79, 78)
• 162929

  rgb(22, 41, 41)
• 000000

  rgb(0, 0, 0)

Tints (Adding White)

• 00FFFF

  rgb(0, 255, 255)
• 6EFFFF

  rgb(110, 255, 255)
• 98FFFF

  rgb(152, 255, 255)
• B8FFFF

  rgb(184, 255, 255)
• D3FFFF

  rgb(211, 255, 255)
• EAFFFF

  rgb(234, 255, 255)
• FFFFFF

  rgb(255, 255, 255)

Tones (Adding Gray)

• 00FFFF

  rgb(0, 255, 255)
• 52FCFC

  rgb(82, 252, 252)
• 7BF9F8

  rgb(123, 249, 248)
• 9BF5F4

  rgb(155, 245, 244)
• B6F0EF

  rgb(182, 240, 239)
• CFEBEA

  rgb(207, 235, 234)
• 808080

  rgb(128, 128, 128)

Cyan Palette

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Sequential

Single hue gradient for data visualization

7 colors

Lightest

#C2FFFF

Light

#9EFFFF

Medium Light

#70FFFF

Medium

#00FFFF

Medium Dark

#1AB5B5

Dark

#1A7070

Darkest

#113232

Diverging

Dual hue gradient with a neutral midpoint

9 colors

Base End

#00FFFF

Left Dark

#7BFDFC

Left Medium

#ADFBFA

Left Light

#D3F8F7

Neutral

#F5F5F5

Right Light

#FFC8B8

Right Medium

#FF997D

Right Dark

#FF6544

Complementary End

#FF0000

Monochromatic

Same hue, different brightness/saturation

5 colors

Lightest

#FFFFFF

Light

#B2FFFF

Medium

#00FFFF

Dark

#008082

Darkest

#000000

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

5 colors

Left Adjacent 2

#00FF00

Left Adjacent 1

#00FF80

Main

#00FFFF

Right Adjacent 1

#007FFF

Right Adjacent 2

#0000FF

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

2 colors

Main

#00FFFF

Complementary

#FF0000

Triadic

Evenly spaced around the color wheel (120° apart)

3 colors

Main

#00FFFF

Secondary

#FF00FF

Tertiary

#FFFF00

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

4 colors

Main

#00FFFF

Right 90°

#7F00FF

Complementary

#FF0000

Left 90°

#80FF00

Tetradic

Two pairs of complementary colors

4 colors

Main

#00FFFF

Secondary

#0000FF

Complementary

#FF0000

Complementary Secondary

#FFFF00

Split Complementary

Complementary colors ±30°

3 colors

Main

#00FFFF

Split Left

#FF0080

Split Right

#FF8000

Cyclic

Circular gradient for periodic data

8 colors

0°

#00FFFF

45°

#0040FF

90°

#7F00FF

135°

#FF00BF

180°

#FF0000

225°

#FFBF00

270°

#80FF00

315°

#00FF40

Pastel

Soft, desaturated colors for modern UI

6 colors

Light Pastel

#9CC9C9

Pastel 1

#A9D1D1

Pastel 2

#B6D8D8

Pastel 3

#C3DFDF

Pastel 4

#D1E6E6

Deep Pastel

#DEEDED

Common Blue Color Codes (HEX & RGB)

Blue →

HEX:#0000FF

RGB:rgb(0, 0, 255)

Navy Blue →

HEX:#000080

RGB:rgb(0, 0, 128)

Dark Blue →

HEX:#00008B

RGB:rgb(0, 0, 139)

Light Blue →

HEX:#ADD8E6

RGB:rgb(173, 216, 230)

Royal Blue →

HEX:#4169E1

RGB:rgb(65, 105, 225)

Sky Blue →

HEX:#87CEEB

RGB:rgb(135, 206, 235)

Baby Blue →

HEX:#89CFF0

RGB:rgb(137, 207, 240)

Electric Blue →

HEX:#7DF9FF

RGB:rgb(125, 249, 255)

Indigo →

HEX:#4B0082

RGB:rgb(75, 0, 130)

Turquoise →

HEX:#40E0D0

RGB:rgb(64, 224, 208)

Cyan →

HEX:#00FFFF

RGB:rgb(0, 255, 255)

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All Formats:

• HEX:
  #00FFFF
• RGB:
  rgb(0, 255, 255)
• CMYK:
  cmyk(100%, 0%, 0%, 0%)
• HSV:
  hsv(180°, 100%, 100%)
• HSL:
  hsl(180°, 100%, 50%)

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What is Cyan?

Cyan, also known as aqua, is a vibrant blue-green color that sits exactly between blue and green on the color wheel. The name "cyan" comes from the Greek word kyanos, meaning "dark blue." In printing, cyan is one of the three primary subtractive colors, along with magenta and yellow. It's also the color of cyanobacteria, blue-green algae that gave Earth its first oxygen atmosphere.

The hex code for cyan is #00FFFF, with RGB values of rgb(0, 255, 255). The color features equal parts blue and green with zero red, creating its characteristic electric appearance. Its CMYK values show maximum cyan with no magenta or yellow, producing a pure blue-green in print.

Cyan vs Similar Colors

Cyan is the purest blue-green:

Color	HEX Code	Key Difference
Cyan	#00FFFF	Pure blue-green, electric
Turquoise	#40E0D0	Muted, slightly greener
Teal	#008080	Darker, more balanced
Sky Blue	#87CEEB	Lighter, more blue-leaning

Cyan is brighter and more electric than turquoise, with a cleaner blue-green balance than teal.

Using Cyan in Design

Cyan's vibrancy makes it eye-catching:

Web and UI Design: Cyan works well for tech startups, gaming platforms, and creative apps. It creates energetic interfaces and attention-grabbing CTAs. Pair with dark backgrounds for maximum impact.

Graphic Design: Cyan is popular in tech branding, digital art, and modern packaging. It pairs well with black, white, and neon accents for futuristic designs.

Digital Art: Cyan is a staple in digital art and animation, often used for glowing effects and sci-fi themes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cyan hex code?

The cyan hex code is #00FFFF. This vibrant blue-green is used in printing and digital design.

What colors go well with cyan?

Cyan pairs beautifully with black, white, magenta, orange, and lime green.

Is cyan the same as turquoise?

No. Cyan (#00FFFF) is brighter and more electric than turquoise (#40E0D0).

What are the RGB values for cyan?

The cyan RGB code is rgb(0, 255, 255) — equal parts blue and green with zero red.

What is cyan's CMYK value?

Cyan CMYK is C:100, M:0, Y:0, K:0, producing pure cyan in print.