Aqua Color

Learn about Aqua (#00ffff): its uses in web design, HEX/RGB/HSL values, complementary and analogous color schemes, tints and shades, and accessibility contrast recommendations.

#00ffff
HEX #00ffff
RGB rgb(0, 255, 255)
HSL 180°, 100%, 50%

About Aqua Color

Aqua is a bright, refreshing cyan that feels like clear tropical water. It is used for travel sites, summer promotions, and modern tech interfaces.

Use Cases for Aqua

travel sitessummer promotionstech interfaceswater brandsrefresh themes

Shades & Tints of Aqua

#ffffff
#bfffff
#80ffff
#40ffff
#00ffff
#00bfbf
#008080
#004040
#000000

Complementary Color

#00ffff
#ff0000

Analogous Colors

#00ff80
#00ffff
#0080ff

CSS Code

.aqua-color {
  color: #00ffff;
}

Contrast Recommendations

Black text on Aqua
Ratio: 16.75:1 ✓ Passes AA ✓ Passes AAA
White text on Aqua
Ratio: 1.25:1 ✗ Fails AA ✗ Fails AAA

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is Aqua?

Aqua is represented by the hex code #00ffff and has RGB values of rgb(0, 255, 255). It falls under the Cyan category.

How to use Aqua in web design?

Aqua works well for travel sites, summer promotions, tech interfaces. Aqua is a bright, refreshing cyan that feels like clear tropical water. It is used for travel sites, summer promotions, and modern tech interfaces. Use it as a primary color, accent, or background depending on your design needs.

What colors go with Aqua?

Colors that pair well with Aqua include cyan, aquamarine, turquoise, paleturquoise, lightcyan. For a complementary scheme, try #ff0000. For an analogous scheme, use #00ff80 and #0080ff.