Cyan / Aqua is a
cool medium color with the hex code #08EBF7.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
8, 235, 247 in digital design or CMYK 97%, 5%, 0%, 3% for print applications.
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Cyan / Aqua
#08EBF7
Cyan / Aqua color values
- HEX
- #08EBF7
- RGB
- 8, 235, 247
- HSL
- 183°, 94%, 50%
- CMYK
- 97, 5, 0, 3
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Cyan / Aqua sits at 183° on the color wheel with 94% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 94%, 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(8, 235, 247), where the blue channel is highest at 247, 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 97C 5M 0Y 3K. With almost no black ink (3%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 97% 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: #08EBF7;
--brand-primary-rgb: 8, 235, 247;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#08EBF7',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 97%
M: 5%
Y: 0%
K: 3%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(8, 235, 247)
rgba(8, 235, 247, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #08EBF7?
#08EBF7 is Cyan / Aqua, a cool medium color with RGB values of 8, 235, 247. It has a hue of 183°, 94%
saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #08EBF7?
The RGB color code for #08EBF7 is rgb(8, 235, 247). This means it contains 8 red,
235 green, and 247 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cyan / Aqua a warm or cool color?
Cyan / Aqua (#08EBF7) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #08EBF7 in CSS?
You can use #08EBF7 in CSS with:
background-color: #08EBF7; or color: #08EBF7; or as an RGB value: rgb(8, 235, 247). For print design, use CMYK: 97%, 5%, 0%, 3%.