Codes & values
- Color Name
Cyan 500 - Color ID
KDF-C-00048340 - HEX
#00BCD4 - RGB
rgb(0, 188, 212) - RGBA
rgba(0, 188, 212, 1) - HSL
hsl(187, 100%, 42%) - HSLA
hsla(187, 100%, 42%, 1) - HSV / HSB
hsv(187, 100%, 83%) - CMYK
cmyk(100%, 11%, 0%, 17%) - Light / Dark
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Quick answers
- What is the HEX code for Cyan 500?
- #00BCD4
- What is Cyan 500 RGB?
- rgb(0, 188, 212)
- What is Cyan 500 HSL?
- hsl(187, 100%, 42%)
- What is Cyan 500 CMYK?
- cmyk(100%, 11%, 0%, 17%)
What is Cyan 500?
Cyan 500 is a curated cyan family color at #00BCD4. It appears in our library with tags for ui, web, design, button. This mid-range shade works as a primary brand or UI accent when contrast with text is verified. Temperature lean: cool — calmer, often used for tech, healthcare, and finance trust..
Cyan 500 HEX code
The HEX code for Cyan 500 is #00BCD4. Paste it into CSS as color: #00BCD4; or background-color: #00BCD4;. Design tools accept the same six-digit value without the # prefix (00bcd4).
Cyan 500 RGB
Cyan 500 in RGB is rgb(0, 188, 212) (channels R 0, G 188, B 212). Use RGB when you need opacity via rgba(0, 188, 212, 1).
Cyan 500 HSL & HSV
HSL is hsl(187, 100%, 42%) — useful for generating lighter/darker variants by adjusting lightness. HSV/HSB is hsv(187, 100%, 83%), closer to how many digital pickers expose hue, saturation, and brightness.
Cyan 500 CMYK
Approximate CMYK for Cyan 500 is cmyk(100%, 11%, 0%, 17%). Screen HEX/RGB values are device-dependent; for print, always soft-proof in your print profile rather than relying on a web conversion alone.
Shades of Cyan 500
Darker shades (mixed toward black): #009DB1, #007D8D, #005E6A, #003F47, #001F23. Use deeper shades for hover states, borders, and dark-mode accents.
Tints of Cyan 500
Lighter tints (mixed toward white): #2BC7DB, #55D2E2, #80DEEA, #AAE9F1, #D5F4F8. Tints work well for soft backgrounds, chips, and secondary buttons.
Colors that go with Cyan 500
Complementary pairing: #00BCD4, #D41800. Analogous neighbors: #00D482, #00BCD4, #0052D4. Triadic accents: #00BCD4, #D400BC, #BCD400. Always check text contrast when pairing.
Cyan 500 color combinations
A practical combo: primary #00BCD4, complementary accent #D41800, and a neutral charcoal or off-white for text and surfaces. Split-complementary options: #00BCD4, #D40052, #D48200.
Cyan 500 in web design
Cyan and teal feel modern and technical. They suit dashboards, SaaS accents, and ocean-inspired branding when balanced with neutrals.
Cyan 500 in branding
Teal brands feel fresh and digital-native — popular with fintech and travel startups. Contrast vs white is 2.30:1 (better as a large accent or background than small body text); vs black 9.14:1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the HEX code for Cyan 500?
- Cyan 500: #00BCD4.
- What is Cyan 500 RGB?
- Cyan 500: rgb(0, 188, 212).
- What is Cyan 500 HSL?
- Cyan 500: hsl(187, 100%, 42%).
- What is Cyan 500 CMYK?
- Cyan 500: cmyk(100%, 11%, 0%, 17%).
- What colors go with Cyan 500?
- Try complementary #00BCD4, #D41800 or analogous #00D482, #00BCD4, #0052D4.
- Is Cyan 500 good for text on white?
- Not ideal for small body text (2.30:1). Use as a large heading, button, or background instead.
Accessibility snapshot
Contrast vs white: 2.30:1 (prefer large accent or background). Contrast vs black: 9.14:1. Complementary swatch: #00BCD4, #D41800.
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