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Color: Light Cyan

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Category: cyan
Color Source: web
Luminance: 94.6%
Color Formats

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HEX
#E0FFFF
RGB
224, 255, 255
HSL
180, 100, 94
HSV
180, 12, 100
CMYK
12, 0, 0, 0
LAB
98, -10, -3
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Light Cyan for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Light Cyan on White
1.05:1
Light Cyan on Black
19.92:1

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 Light Cyan backgrounds.

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Color Tools

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About Light Cyan Color

The Light Cyan color (#E0FFFF) is a cyan color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Light Cyan, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Light Cyan has the hexadecimal code #E0FFFF and RGB values of 224, 255, 255. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 180°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 94%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Light 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 Light 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 Light Cyan.

Color Temperature

Cool

Dominant Wavelength

450-495nm

Color Purity

100%

Brightness Index

240/255
Usage Examples

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

CSS Examples

background-color: #E0FFFF;
color: #E0FFFF;
border: 2px solid #E0FFFF;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #E0FFFF33;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #E0FFFF, #ffffff);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Light 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 Light 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.