Aqua Color – #00ffff: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Aqua color hex code is #00ffff, and it is composed of 0% red, 100% green and 100% blue.
Aqua is a light, vibrant, saturated, and cool color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 1.25:1 against a white background, which fails WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Aqua color (#00ffff) against dark backgrounds.

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Aqua Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Aqua, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #00ffff |
| RGB | rgb(0,255,255) |
| HSL | hsl(180,100%,50%) |
| CMYK | 100, 0, 0, 0 |
| HSV | 180, 100, 100 |
| RGB % | 0, 100, 100 |
| XYZ | 53.8, 78.7, 107 |
| LAB | 91.1, -48, -14.2 |
| Color Category | Light |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 1.25 (fails WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 16.75 (passes WCAG AA) |
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Tranquil Aqua
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Thermal Aqua
#a7e8d3

Sweet Aqua
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Polished Aqua
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Pearl Aqua
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Pale Aqua









