#00FFFF Hex Code
Color Name: Aqua
What is hex #00FFFF Color?
The color name of hex code #00FFFF is Aqua. The RGB values are (0, 255, 255) which means it is composed of
0% red, 50% green and 50% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:100 M:0 Y:0 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #00FFFF has a hue of 180°, 100% saturation and a brightness value of 100%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #00FFFF Color Codes
| Color Name | Aqua |
| RGB Values | (0, 255, 255) |
| CMYK Values | (100%, 0%, 0%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (180°, 100%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #00FFFF |
| Inverse Color | #FF0000 [Red] |
| Closest Pantone® | 311 C |
| Closest RAL | 5012 [Light blue] |
| Complementary Color | #FF0000 [Red] |
| #00FFFF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #AAAAAA |
| Desaturated | #808080 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #B3B3B3 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #C9C9C9 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #DEDEDE |
Hex #00FFFF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #00FFFF is #FF0000 which is called Red. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #00FFFF color is offered by #FF0000. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #00FFFF are #0080FF and #00FF80, called Azure and Guppie Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #00FFFF with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #00FFFF are #FF0080 (Bright Pink) and #FF8000 (Orange (Color Wheel)). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#00FFFF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #FF00FF (Fuchsia) and #FFFF00 (Yellow) along with #00FFFF, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #00FFFF has #FF00FF (Fuchsia), #FF0000 (Red) and #00FF00 (Electric Green). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #00FFFF contains #8000FF (Violet (Color Wheel)), #FF0000 (Red) and #80FF00 (Chartreuse (Web)). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #00FFFF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #00FFFF rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 00FFFF Color
Tints
33FFFF- 4DFFFF
- 66FFFF
- 80FFFF
- 99FFFF
- B3FFFF
- CCFFFF
- E6FFFF
Tones
- 1AE6E6
- 26D9D9
- 33CCCC
- 40C0C0
- 4DB3B3
- 5AA6A6
- 669999
- 738D8D
Shades
- 00CCCC
- 00B3B3
- 009999
- 008080
- 006666
- 004D4D
- 003333
- 001A1A
#00FFFF Color Patterns
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#00FFFF Gingham Checks
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#00FFFF Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#00FFFF Polka Dots Pattern
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#00FFFF Honeycomb Pattern
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#00FFFF Leaves Pattern
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#00FFFF Houndstooth Pattern
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#00FFFF Trellis Pattern
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#00FFFF Plaid Pattern
#00FFFF Color Interior Ideas
#00FFFF Color Drawing Room Textured Wall Paint Idea
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#00FFFF Color Bedroom Wall Paint Idea
#00FFFF Color Kitchen Wall Paint Idea
Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
