What is the hex code for Cyan?

Cyan is #00FFFF (oklch(0.905 0.155 194.8) in OKLCH, Lab 90.67 -50.66 -14.96).

Is Cyan readable on white?

Against white, Cyan measures 1.25:1 WCAG (Fail) and APCA Lc 12. Against #0F172A: 14.24:1, AAA.

How do I use Cyan in Colorise Pro?

Open Cyan in the Colorise Pro color picker for harmonies, or seed Studio with #00FFFF to grow a full OKLCH token ramp.

Named color · #00FFFF

Cyan

#00FFFF

oklch(0.905 0.155 194.8)

Lab 90.67 -50.66 -14.96

HEX

#00FFFF

OKLCH

oklch(0.905 0.155 194.8)

CIE Lab

90.67 -50.66 -14.96

RGB

0 255 255

Open in Picker Open in Studio Check contrast All color codes

Readability

On white

1.25:1 · Lc 12

Fail

On #0F172A

14.24:1 · Lc 91

AAA

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

About Cyan

Cyan sits at oklch(0.905 0.155 194.8) in OKLCH — lightness, chroma, and hue expressed perceptually — and #00FFFF in sRGB. Use it as a seed in Colorise Pro Studio to grow a token ramp, or send it to the picker to explore harmonies and scales. Browse more named colors in the color names directory.

FAQ

What is the hex code for Cyan?: #00FFFF — also oklch(0.905 0.155 194.8) and Lab 90.67 -50.66 -14.96.
Can I use Cyan for text on white?: On white: 1.25:1 (Fail), APCA Lc 12. On dark ink: 14.24:1 (AAA). Check pairs in the contrast tool.

Named color · #00FFFF

Cyan

#00FFFF

oklch(0.905 0.155 194.8)

Lab 90.67 -50.66 -14.96

HEX

#00FFFF

OKLCH

oklch(0.905 0.155 194.8)

CIE Lab

90.67 -50.66 -14.96

RGB

0 255 255

Open in Picker Open in Studio Check contrast All color codes

Readability

On white

1.25:1 · Lc 12

Fail

On #0F172A

14.24:1 · Lc 91

AAA

Nearest named siblings

Closest dictionary entries by perceptual Lab distance.

About Cyan

FAQ

What is the hex code for Cyan?: #00FFFF — also oklch(0.905 0.155 194.8) and Lab 90.67 -50.66 -14.96.
Can I use Cyan for text on white?: On white: 1.25:1 (Fail), APCA Lc 12. On dark ink: 14.24:1 (AAA). Check pairs in the contrast tool.