Cyan Hex Code: #00FFFF
Explore cyan (#00FFFF) with RGB & HSL values, 10 shades and tints, and complementary color harmonies.
#00FFFF
Hex
RGB
HSL
Red
0
Green
255
Blue
255
Cyan Shades & Tints
Shades (Darker)
#00D6D6
#00A8A8
#008080
#005757
#002929
Base Color
#00FFFF
Tints (Lighter)
#29FFFF
#57FFFF
#80FFFF
#A8FFFF
#D6FFFF
Color Harmonies
Complementary
#00FFFF
#FF0000
Analogous
#00FF80
#00FFFF
#0080FF
Triadic
#00FFFF
#FF00FF
#FFFF00
Split-Complementary
#00FFFF
#FF0080
#FF8000
About Cyan
Cyan is a vivid blue-green color that sits halfway between blue and green on the color wheel. It's one of the primary colors in the CMYK printing model. In web design, cyan creates a fresh, modern, and energetic feel. It's popular in tech branding, water-related designs, and futuristic themes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for cyan?
The hex code for cyan is #00FFFF, also known as aqua. Both 'cyan' and 'aqua' represent the same color in CSS.
What are the RGB values for cyan?
The RGB values for cyan (#00FFFF) are R: 0, G: 255, B: 255.
What is the difference between cyan and teal?
Cyan (#00FFFF) is a bright, vivid blue-green, while teal (#008080) is a deeper, more muted version with lower saturation. Teal has equal parts green and blue but at half brightness.
Is cyan the same as aqua?
Yes, in web colors (CSS), cyan and aqua are identical — both map to #00FFFF. The terms are interchangeable in digital design.