Light Cyan hex code
The hex code for light cyan is #E0FFFF. In RGB that is rgb(224, 255, 255) and in HSL it is hsl(180, 100%, 94%).
The hex code for light cyan is #E0FFFF. In RGB that is rgb(224, 255, 255) and in HSL it is hsl(180, 100%, 94%).
Light Cyan · #E0FFFF
Colour codes
- HEX
- #E0FFFF
- RGB
- rgb(224, 255, 255)
- HSL
- hsl(180, 100%, 94%)
- CMYK
- 12, 0, 0, 0
- CSS name
- lightcyan
- Contrast on white
- 1.05:1
- Contrast on black
- 19.92:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #e6ffff
40% lighter · #ecffff
60% lighter · #f3ffff
80% lighter · #f9ffff
20% darker · #b3cccc
40% darker · #869999
60% darker · #5a6666
80% darker · #2d3333
Complementary colour
Light Cyan · #E0FFFF
Opposite on the colour wheel · #ffe0e0
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for light cyan?
The hex code for light cyan is #E0FFFF. In RGB that is rgb(224, 255, 255) and in HSL it is hsl(180, 100%, 94%).
Can I use light cyan for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 1.05:1 on white and 19.92:1 on black. Body text needs 4.5:1 under WCAG AA, so it works as text on a dark background, not on white.
What colour goes with light cyan?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #FFE0E0. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of light cyan instead.
Is light cyan a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword lightcyan, so color: lightcyan and color: #E0FFFF render exactly the same.