What is the hex code for Aqua?

The hex code for Aqua is #00FFFF. In RGB that is rgb(0, 255, 255), and in HSL it is hsl(180, 100%, 50%).

What RGB values make Aqua?

Aqua is 0 red, 255 green, and 255 blue, written as rgb(0, 255, 255).

Aqua scores 1.25:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: aqua directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #00FFFF.

#00FFFF

Aqua is a cyan tone at #00FFFF. It sits at 180 degrees on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 50% lightness, and CSS also accepts it as cyan.

Color values

Tints mix Aqua with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#CCFFFF

Tint 60%

#99FFFF

Tint 40%

#66FFFF

Tint 20%

#33FFFF

Base

#00FFFF

Shade 20%

#00CCCC

Shade 40%

#009999

Shade 60%

#006666

Shade 80%

#003333

On white

Sample text

1.25:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

16.75:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Aqua?: The hex code for Aqua is #00FFFF. In RGB that is rgb(0, 255, 255), and in HSL it is hsl(180, 100%, 50%).
What RGB values make Aqua?: Aqua is 0 red, 255 green, and 255 blue, written as rgb(0, 255, 255).
Is Aqua readable as text on a white background?: Aqua scores 1.25:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Aqua a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: aqua directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #00FFFF.