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Waterspout (#00FFFF) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Waterspout (#00FFFF) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Waterspout (#00FFFF) Color Information

Waterspout (#00FFFF) RGB value is (0, 255, 255). The hex color red value is 0, green is 255, and blue is 255. Its HSL format shows a hue of 180°, saturation of 100 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 100 percent, 0 percent, 0 percent, 0 percent.

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Waterspout (#00FFFF) Color Meaning

Waterspout (#00FFFF) conveys vitality, openness, and refreshing energy. This vivid cyan, nearly electric, embodies water’s life-giving and rejuvenating qualities. Psychologically, Waterspout (#00FFFF) stimulates alertness, creative thinking, and a sense of freedom, often linked to clarity of mind and emotional release. In cultural symbolism, Waterspout (#00FFFF) carries associations with communication, freedom, and futuristic innovation in Western thought, while in Eastern practices it aligns with water elements and cleansing energies. Fengshui regards this color as enhancing movement and clarity, particularly in spaces where fresh ideas or flow are needed. Spiritually, it resonates with the throat chakra, promoting expression, balance, and openness. In visual arts and design, Waterspout (#00FFFF) shines as a bold accent or dynamic focal point. Its light, vivid cyan quality works beautifully with deep blues or neutral shades, creating energy without harshness. It is commonly applied in digital interfaces, modern branding, and oceanic or aquatic-inspired palettes.

Color Conversion

Convert Waterspout (#00FFFF) across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#00FFFF
RGB
rgb(0, 255, 255)
HSL
hsl(180°, 100%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(100%, 0%, 0%, 0%)
HSV
hsv(180°, 100%, 100%)
XYZ
53.8100 78.7400 106.9700
Yxy
78.7400 0.2247 0.3287
Hunter Lab
88.7356 -17.3494 -5.5542
CIE-Lab
91.1165 -48.0796 -14.1381

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red0 / 255 (0%)
Green255 / 255 (100%)
100%
Blue255 / 255 (100%)
100%

CMYK Values

Cyan100 / 100 (100%)
100%
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)0 / 100 (0%)

Color Variations

Waterspout (#00FFFF) harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

Waterspout (#00FFFF) harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test Waterspout (#00FFFF) for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#00FFFF

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

1.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

1.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

1.25:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #00FFFF appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

Waterspout (#00FFFF)

protanopia

#6e71ff

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #00FFFF;

Text Color

color: #00FFFF;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #00FFFF;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #00FFFF40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #00FFFF;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00FFFF 0%, #009797 100%);

Waterspout (#00FFFF) Color FAQs

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