Cyan / Aqua is a
cool light color with the hex code #35F3FD.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
53, 243, 253 in digital design or CMYK 79%, 4%, 0%, 1% for print applications.
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Cyan / Aqua
#35F3FD
Cyan / Aqua color values
- HEX
- #35F3FD
- RGB
- 53, 243, 253
- HSL
- 183°, 98%, 60%
- CMYK
- 79, 4, 0, 1
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Cyan / Aqua sits at 183° on the color wheel with 98% saturation and 60% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 98%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.
In digital environments, Cyan / Aqua is rendered as rgb(53, 243, 253), where the blue channel is highest at 253, though it sits close to the other channels. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.
For print, Cyan / Aqua translates to a CMYK breakdown of 79C 4M 0Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 79% 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: #35F3FD;
--brand-primary-rgb: 53, 243, 253;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#35F3FD',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 79%
M: 4%
Y: 0%
K: 1%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(53, 243, 253)
rgba(53, 243, 253, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #35F3FD?
#35F3FD is Cyan / Aqua, a cool light color with RGB values of 53, 243, 253. It has a hue of 183°, 98%
saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #35F3FD?
The RGB color code for #35F3FD is rgb(53, 243, 253). This means it contains 53 red,
243 green, and 253 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Cyan / Aqua a warm or cool color?
Cyan / Aqua (#35F3FD) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #35F3FD in CSS?
You can use #35F3FD in CSS with:
background-color: #35F3FD; or color: #35F3FD; or as an RGB value: rgb(53, 243, 253). For print design, use CMYK: 79%, 4%, 0%, 1%.