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Color: Cyan

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Category: cyan
Color Source: web
Luminance: 78.7%
Color Formats

Convert Cyan to all major color formats. Click any value to copy to clipboard.

HEX
#00FFFF
RGB
0, 255, 255
HSL
180, 100, 50
HSV
180, 100, 100
CMYK
100, 0, 0, 0
LAB
91, -48, -14
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Cyan for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Cyan on White
1.25:1
Cyan on Black
16.75:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

✓ Excellent for accessibility

This color meets AAA standards and is suitable for all text sizes and UI elements.

Recommended text color: Use #000000 text for optimal readability on Cyan backgrounds.

Color Tools

Professional tools to work with Cyan and create color schemes.

About Cyan Color

The Cyan color (#00FFFF) is a cyan color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Cyan, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Cyan has the hexadecimal code #00FFFF and RGB values of 0, 255, 255. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 180°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 50%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Cyan.

Associated Emotions

Freshness, coolness, modern, technology, cleanliness

Symbolism & Meaning

Innovation, digital, clarity, transparency, modernity

Marketing & Branding

Tech products, cleaning products, modern design, digital services

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Cyan in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Headers
  • Links
  • Corporate themes
  • Trust indicators
  • Professional layouts

Interior Design

  • Bedrooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Office spaces
  • Coastal themes

Graphic Design

  • Corporate branding
  • Healthcare materials
  • Technology themes
  • Professional presentations

Fashion & Clothing

  • Business attire
  • Denim
  • Formal wear
  • Casual shirts
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Cyan.

Color Temperature

Cool

Dominant Wavelength

450-495nm

Color Purity

100%

Brightness Index

127/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Cyan.

CSS Examples

background-color: #00FFFF;
color: #00FFFF;
border: 2px solid #00FFFF;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #00FFFF33;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #00FFFF, #33ffff);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Cyan in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Cyan as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.