lightcyan

#E0FFFF

CSS color

Light Cyan (#E0FFFF) is a very pale, nearly-white cyan CSS named color with a faint aqua tint, one stop more intense than pure white in the cool-blue direction. It evokes the color of clear shallow tropical water over pale sand, suggesting freshness, clarity, and clean open space. It makes a subtle cool tint for design systems requiring minimal color contrast.

Color Values

HEX

#E0FFFF

RGB

224, 255, 255

HSL

180.0, 100.0%, 93.9%

HSV

180.0, 12.2%, 100.0%

CMYK

12.2%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.9779 0.032 196.6

Properties

Color Psychology

Light cyans and sky blues are among the most universally calming colors, evoking clear skies and fresh air. They inspire openness, mental clarity, and a sense of freedom. These tones are psychologically associated with truthfulness and uncomplicated communication.

Design Usage

Soft cyan makes an excellent background for info alerts, tooltips, and educational content sections. It creates a sense of spaciousness in dashboard layouts without the sterility of pure white. Pair it with deep blue or navy text for a professional, high-contrast information hierarchy.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #E0FFFF;
color: #E0FFFF;
border-color: #E0FFFF;
Nearest Tailwind: Cyan 50 #ECFEFF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.05:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

19.92:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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