Cyan Color Picker & Palette
Cyan is a vibrant blue-green used in the CMYK printing model. It represents clarity, freshness, and digital innovation.
#00ffff
rgb(0, 255, 255)
hsl(180, 100%, 50%)
oklch(0.905 0.155 194.8)
cmyk(100%, 0%, 0%, 0%)
Use Cases
Tech and digital branding
Water and ocean themes
Neon and cyberpunk aesthetics
Scientific and data visualization
Tips
Cyan on white has very low contrast — use dark backgrounds
Darker cyans like #00CED1 are more versatile
Cyan glows beautifully in dark mode designs
FAQ
What is the HEX code for cyan?
Pure cyan is #00FFFF, also known as aqua. It has RGB values of 0, 255, 255.
Is cyan accessible?
Cyan (#00FFFF) on white has a ratio of only 1.25:1. Use dark cyan (#008B8B) for accessible text.
What colors go with cyan?
Cyan pairs with magenta (complement in CMYK), dark blue, white, black, and coral.
How do I make cyan in HSL?
Cyan (#00FFFF) in HSL is hsl(180, 100%, 50%).