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Cyan / Aqua

#00F2FF

Cyan / Aqua is a cool medium color with the hex code #00F2FF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 0, 242, 255 in digital design or CMYK 100%, 5%, 0%, 0% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cyan / Aqua color values

HEX
#00F2FF
RGB
0, 242, 255
HSL
183°, 100%, 50%
CMYK
100, 5, 0, 0

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cyan / Aqua sits at 183° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Cyan / Aqua is rendered as rgb(0, 242, 255), where the blue channel is highest at 255, though it sits close to the other channels. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Cyan / Aqua translates to a CMYK breakdown of 100C 5M 0Y 0K. With almost no black ink (0%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 100% cyan. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Cyan / Aqua

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #00F2FF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 0, 242, 255;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#00F2FF',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 100%
M: 5%
Y: 0%
K: 0%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(0, 242, 255)
rgba(0, 242, 255, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 183° on the color wheel

Canva logo
Canva
Disney+ logo
Disney+
Tidal logo
Tidal
AMD logo
AMD

Frequently asked questions

What color is #00F2FF?
#00F2FF is Cyan / Aqua, a cool medium color with RGB values of 0, 242, 255. It has a hue of 183°, 100% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #00F2FF?
The RGB color code for #00F2FF is rgb(0, 242, 255). This means it contains 0 red, 242 green, and 255 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cyan / Aqua a warm or cool color?
Cyan / Aqua (#00F2FF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #00F2FF in CSS?
You can use #00F2FF in CSS with: background-color: #00F2FF; or color: #00F2FF; or as an RGB value: rgb(0, 242, 255). For print design, use CMYK: 100%, 5%, 0%, 0%.

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