#00FFCC color
The hex color #00FFCC is a vivid spring green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 0% red, 100% green and 80% blue (0, 255, 204).
Its hue angle is 168°, with 100% saturation and 50% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 100% cyan, 0% magenta, 20% yellow and 0% black.
This exact color is also called Plunge Pool.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.18:1).
#00FFCC color codes
| HEX | #00FFCC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 255, 204) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(0%, 100%, 80%) | |
| HSL | hsl(168, 100%, 50%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(168, 100%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(100%, 0%, 20%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(89.8, -61.62, 10.38) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(89.8, 62.49, 170.44) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.653, 75.873, 69.301) | |
| Decimal | 65484 | |
| Short hex | #0FC |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #00FFCC, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #00FFCC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #00FFCC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.3:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.18:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #00FFCC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#f7edc9Protanopia
no red cones#dddad0Deuteranopia
no green cones#00fff0Tritanopia
no blue cones#e2e2e2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #00ffcc; }
.text { color: #00ffcc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #00ffcc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(0 255 204 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #00ffcc, #00b3ff); }
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Questions
- What color is #00FFCC?
- #00FFCC is a vivid spring green known as Plunge Pool. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #00FFCC?
- The RGB value is 0, 255, 204: 0 red, 255 green and 204 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #00FFCC?
- The complementary color is #FF0033, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #00FFCC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.18:1 and white text 1.3:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.