#00AEEF
- RGB
- 0, 174, 239
- Brightness
- 155.8
- HSL (°,%,%)
- 196°, 100%, 47%
- HSV V %
- 94%
- Lab
- 66.9, -14.2, -42.7
- CMYK (%)
- 100%, 27%, 0%, 6%
- PNG size
- 5.0 KB
- Tone / Feel
- mid, intense cool hue
Black text
8.30:1
AAA (normal) · AAA (large)
White text
2.53:1
Fail (normal) · Fail (large)
Recommended text: Black (8.30:1 — AAA / AAA)
Color Profile: #00AEEF
Common Name: Process Cyan (Pantone)
RGB: 0, 174, 239
HSL: ~195°, 100%, 47%
Contrast Ratio: vs White: 2.1 (Fail AA), vs Black: 12.1 (Pass AA)
Mood Blurb:
This vibrant cyan radiates energy and clarity, often evoking feelings of freshness and creativity. Popular in modern digital design and branding, it captures attention without overwhelming, making it a favorite in tech and entertainment spaces.
Close Named Matches:
- Pantone CMYK Color Guide: #00AEEF (Exact Match, ΔE=0.00)
- Trumatch Paint Colors: #00AEE6 (Very close, ΔE=5.38)
- Pantone Solid Coated: #00A8E1 (Near, ΔE=4.93)
- NCS 1950 Index Colour Chart: #00A3D7 (Close, ΔE=8.21)
- Kelly Moore Paint Colors: #0092CA (Similar, ΔE=11.28)
Why Designers Use It:
- This cyan shade is prized for its vibrant yet balanced tone that sits perfectly between blue and green, making it versatile across digital and print media.
- It’s a staple in software interfaces and branding due to its clarity and ability to convey trust, innovation, and professionalism without feeling cold or sterile.
- Industries like tech, entertainment, and education favor it for its bright, fresh feel that encourages engagement and creativity.
- Its strong contrast with black ensures readability and accessibility, while its failure against white at AA levels signals the need for careful use in UI elements.
- Its Pantone origin guarantees color consistency worldwide, vital for large-scale branding and product design, especially in print and packaging.
- While trendy in contemporary digital design, it’s also rooted in traditional printing systems, bridging classic and modern visual languages seamlessly.