Aqua HEX Code
The HEX code for aqua is #00FFFF. Aqua is identical to cyan in CSS—both represent the same color created by combining full green and full blue with no red. The name "aqua" evokes water and freshness.
Aqua Color Values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #00FFFF |
| RGB | rgb(0, 255, 255) |
| HSL | hsl(180, 100%, 50%) |
| CMYK | C:100 M:0 Y:0 K:0 |
Aqua vs Cyan
In CSS, aqua and cyan are the same color:
``css
.element {
color: aqua; /* #00FFFF */
color: cyan; /* #00FFFF */
}
`
Aqua Shades and Variations
| Shade | HEX | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Light Cyan | #E0FFFF | Very light |
| Aquamarine | #7FFFD4 | Green-tinted |
| Aqua / Cyan | #00FFFF | Pure aqua |
| Dark Cyan | #008B8B | Darker |
| Teal | #008080 | Half brightness |
Aqua in Design
Aqua conveys:
Water: Ocean, pools, freshness- Clarity: Clean, pure
- Technology: Digital, modern
- Coolness: Refreshing, calm
Using Aqua in Design
`css
/* Aqua theme */
:root {
--aqua-light: #E0FFFF;
--aqua: #00FFFF;
--aqua-dark: #008B8B;
}
/* Water-themed gradient */
.water {
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #00FFFF, #008B8B);
}
/* Aqua glow effect */
.glow-aqua {
box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 255, 255, 0.5);
}
``
Aqua Color Palettes
| Theme | Primary | Secondary | Accent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean | #00FFFF | #00CED1 | #20B2AA |
| Pool | #00FFFF | #AFEEEE | #00BFFF |
| Tech | #00FFFF | #0EA5E9 | #06B6D4 |
Aqua Accessibility
Pure aqua has low contrast on white backgrounds:
| Combination | Contrast | WCAG |
|---|---|---|
| Aqua on white | 1.25:1 | Fail |
| Aqua on dark | Good | Pass |