#0FF0F0 color
The hex color #0FF0F0 is a vivid cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 5.9% red, 94.1% green and 94.1% blue (15, 240, 240).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 88% saturation and 50% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 94% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 6% black.
The closest named color is Cold Light of Day (#00EEEE), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.74:1).
#0FF0F0 color codes
| HEX | #0FF0F0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(15, 240, 240) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(5.9%, 94.1%, 94.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 88%, 50%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 94%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(94%, 0%, 0%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(86.36, -45.6, -13.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(86.36, 47.53, 196.4) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(47.078, 68.707, 93.202) | |
| Decimal | 1044720 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #0FF0F0, 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 #0FF0F0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.74:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #0FF0F0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.42:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.74:1 | 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 #0FF0F0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#dfe4f0Protanopia
no red cones#c4d0f1Deuteranopia
no green cones#00f8f0Tritanopia
no blue cones#d8d8d8Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #0ff0f0; }
.text { color: #0ff0f0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #0ff0f0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(15 240 240 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #0ff0f0, #0f80f0); }
Similar colors
#00eeeeCold Light of Day#00fcfcArctic Water#00fbffAggressive Aqua#16f8ffHey Blue!#00ffffAqua#00ffffCyan#11ffffLooney Blue#66eeeePoseidon Jr.
Questions
- What color is #0FF0F0?
- #0FF0F0 is a vivid cyan, closest to the named color Cold Light of Day. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #0FF0F0?
- The RGB value is 15, 240, 240: 15 red, 240 green and 240 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #0FF0F0?
- The complementary color is #F00F0F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #0FF0F0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.74:1 and white text 1.42:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.