Cyan / Aqua

Q: How do I use #06EDF9 in CSS?

You can use #06EDF9 in CSS with: background-color: #06EDF9; or color: #06EDF9; or as an RGB value: rgb(6, 237, 249). For print design, use CMYK: 98%, 5%, 0%, 2%.

#06EDF9

Cyan / Aqua is a cool medium color with the hex code #06EDF9. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 6, 237, 249 in digital design or CMYK 98%, 5%, 0%, 2% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Cyan / Aqua color values

HEX: #06EDF9
RGB: 6, 237, 249
HSL: 183°, 95%, 50%
CMYK: 98, 5, 0, 2

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Cyan / Aqua sits at 183° on the color wheel with 95% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 95%, 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(6, 237, 249), where the blue channel is highest at 249, 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 98C 5M 0Y 2K. With almost no black ink (2%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 98% 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Cyan / Aqua

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #06EDF9;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 6, 237, 249;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#06EDF9',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 98%
M: 5%
Y: 0%
K: 2%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(6, 237, 249)
rgba(6, 237, 249, 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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #06EDF9?

#06EDF9 is Cyan / Aqua, a cool medium color with RGB values of 6, 237, 249. It has a hue of 183°, 95% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #06EDF9?

The RGB color code for #06EDF9 is rgb(6, 237, 249). This means it contains 6 red, 237 green, and 249 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Cyan / Aqua a warm or cool color?

Cyan / Aqua (#06EDF9) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #06EDF9 in CSS?

You can use #06EDF9 in CSS with: background-color: #06EDF9; or color: #06EDF9; or as an RGB value: rgb(6, 237, 249). For print design, use CMYK: 98%, 5%, 0%, 2%.