Choosing the perfect crosshair is no easy task in VALORANT. From the crosshair’s shape, size, and even color, a lot of what makes a VALORANT crosshair work is up to personal preference.
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It can be pretty daunting, and that’s why we’ve created the perfect guide to get these crosshairs onto your screen as easily as possible.
The best VALORANT crosshair colors
The best overall crosshair color to choose in VALORANT is a shade of blue with the #00b5ff hex code. You can choose this color or go with similar tints like #19bcff or shades like #00a2e5. Try these shades in casual games first to know what’s best for you.
I prefer using green in the #00ff00 as the crosshair color on all maps. Green is one of the most preferred colors for a crosshair, thanks to how it shines in most VALORANT maps.
When manual experimentation isn’t enough, computer science can help. That’s what Reddit user “useewhynot” has attempted to do by running Python scripts on every VALORANT map to find the perfect color to contrast with the environment.
“Instead of playing the game and finding my preferences like a normal person, I recorded myself in customs looking at every angle I could think of on every map (except Split) and wrote a Python script to look through that video [to] find the best crosshair color for me,” they explained on the original Reddit thread.
Every map in VALORANT has not only a unique layout and gimmicks but also its own atmosphere. From the dark cavernous rooms on Lotus to the pure white snow on Icebox, you may find that sometimes your crosshair color blends too much with your surroundings.
Tip:
If you’re having trouble seeing your crosshair no matter what color you choose, there’s nothing wrong with increasing the size of your crosshair. It might take some getting used to and slightly obscure game information, but it can be a great way to get a feel for where your crosshair sits while playing.
You always want to make sure you can see your crosshair clearly in contrast to anything else around you because you never know when you’ll have to go for a sudden flick to an enemy sneaking up behind you. Having an easily identifiable crosshair color will help your shots to land every time.
Here are the best colors for most of VALORANT‘s maps, including the best one to use in general:
| Map name | Color code | Color |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | #00b5ff | |
| Ascent | #00e0ff | |
| Bind | #00a1ff | |
| Breeze | #00ffdf | |
| Fracture | #005bff | |
| Haven | #0078ff | |
| Icebox | #2aff00 | |
| Pearl | #ff1d00 | |
| Lotus | #ff6347 | |
| Sunset | #00e0ff |  |
Looking at the maps we have now, these colors seem to make the most sense. Maps with blue highlights have been assigned to other colors—such as Icebox with green and Pearl with red. But in general, cyan or a variant of blue appears to be the best for most situations you’ll encounter in VALORANT.
This trend is also verified in competitive play, with most professional players choosing lighter colors for their crosshairs, particularly cyan and green.
Nevertheless, you’re free to use whatever crosshair color speaks to you, and VALORANT’s incredible crosshair customization tools allow you to truly make it any color you want. Below is a collection of various colors you could try out in your next Deathmatch.
Most popular VALORANT crosshair color codes
| Color | Color code |
|---|---|
| #000000 | |
| #FFFFFF | |
| #C0C0C0 | |
| #808080 | |
| #800000 | |
| #808000 | |
| #008000 | |
| #008080 | |
| #000080 | |
| #800080 |
These are the most popular crosshair color choices, but in all honesty, we wouldn’t recommend these. The colors shown here simply aren’t bright enough to catch your attention, especially with the game’s brightly-colored utility creating chaos around you.
Red, orange, and pink VALORANT crosshair color codes
| Color | Color code |
|---|---|
| #FFC0CB | |
| #FFB6C1 | |
| #FF69B4 | |
| #FF1493 | |
| #FFA07A | |
| #FA8072 | |
| #E9967A | |
| #F08080 | |
| #FF7F50 | |
| #FF6347 | |
| #FF4500 | |
| #FF0000 | |
| #DC143C | |
| #CD5C5C | |
| #B22222 | |
| #A52A2A | |
| #8B0000 | |
| #800000 | |
| #BC8F8F | |
| #D2B48C | |
A red or pink crosshair can be really fun and is useful on several of VALORANT’s maps that have darker, more earthy tones. The best choices are the bright, bold colors that stand out. We love #FF1493.
Green VALORANT crosshair color codes
| Color | Color code |
|---|---|
| #98FB98 | |
| #90EE90 | |
| #ADFF2F | |
| #7FFF00 | |
| #00FF00 | |
| #32CD32 | |
| #9ACD32 | |
| #8FBC8F | |
| #3CB371 | |
| #2E8B57 | |
| #228B22 | |
| #008000 | |
| #006400 | |
| #556B2F | |
| #808000 | |
| #6B8E23 |
Green is a fantastic crosshair color choice in VALORANT. As we can see from the data, bright green or blue are the optimal colors for most maps in the game. Since some maps with earthy surroundings feature grass, trees, and other plants, we would suggest going for a more blue-toned or neon green, like the ones at the top of this list.
Yellow VALORANT crosshair color codes
| Color | Color code |
|---|---|
| #FFFFF0 | |
| #FFFACD | |
| #FAFAD2 | |
| #FFEFD5 | |
| #FFE4B5 | |
| #FFDAB9 | |
| #EEE8AA | |
| #F0E68C | |
| #FFD700 | |
| #FFF8DC | |
| #FFEBCD | |
| #FFE4C4 | |
| #FFDEAD | |
| #F5DEB3 | |
| #DEB887 | |
| #D2B48C | |
| #BC8F8F | |
| #F4A460 | |
| #DAA520 | |
| #B8860B | |
Tip:
While picking out crosshair colors, you may also want to consider what color your enemy highlight color is. You don’t want your enemy’s highlight color to be the same color as your crosshair, or you risk being able to identify where on your target’s body your shot is actually hitting. You can go for Red or Purple. Yellow isn’t the best enemy highlight color if you ask me.
Blue and purple VALORANT crosshair color codes
| Color | Color code |
|---|---|
| #F0F8FF | |
| #AFEEEE | |
| #ADD8E6 | |
| #87CEEB | |
| #87CEFA | |
| #00BFFF | |
| #1E90FF | |
| #6495ED | |
| #4682B4 | |
| #4169E1 | |
| #0000FF | |
| #0000CD | |
| #00008B | |
| #000080 | |
| #191970 | |
| #6A5ACD | |
| #483D8B | |
| #7B68EE | |
| #9370DB | |
| #8A2BE2 | |
Blue are purple are solid choices, but again just make sure you don’t choose a very dark shade. Look for shades that are visible against most map features.
White, gray, and black VALORANT crosshair color codes
| Color | Color code |
|---|---|
| #FFFFFF | |
| #F8F8FF | |
| #F5F5F5 | |
| #DCDCDC | |
| #D3D3D3 | |
| #C0C0C0 | |
| #A9A9A9 | |
| #808080 | |
| #696969 | |
| #778899 | |
| #708090 | |
| #000000 | |
| #1A2421 | |
| #101820 | |
| #080808 |
Black is typically used on the outline of your crosshair to solidify the edges of the lines against a chaotic background. Black is a great choice for your crosshair outline for this reason, but we wouldn’t recommend using black as your color for your entire crosshair.
White can also be a viable crosshair color option if you prefer not to have a crazy neon color in the middle of your screen. Just be wary that it could make getting used to aiming difficult at first. We wouldn’t recommend white for new players. Start out with a shade of blue, yellow, or green, and once you get a grip on the aim mechanics, you can give white a try.
How to change crosshair color in VALORANT
If you’re looking to do some quick tweaks to your crosshairs after seeing the endless possibilities ahead, it’s a simple process to make some adjustments. Now you’ll be tapping heads with all the colors of the rainbow.
Here’s the step-by-step guide to changing your crosshair in VALORANT.
- Head to the settings menu by pressing ESC or clicking the gear icon on the top right.
- Go into the Crosshair tab.
- Locate the Primary tab.
- Click on the dropdown menu next to crosshair color.
- Choose Custom option.
- Add your particular code into the box and select it.
While you are at it, if you are still picking out the right crosshair style, check out our compilation of the best reticles to use in VALORANT ranked for an idea. We also have a collection of the funkiest crosshair styles you can use, although these may not be the best for training your aim.
Tip:
Both crosshair style and color are a matter of personal preference. Of course, you can have a best overall to make your decision easier, but ultimately, you’d be better off experimenting to find the ones best suited to you.
Now in the menu, you’ll also be able to adjust it easily with the click of a few buttons. Remember what you set your crosshair to previously, just in case you’re not a big fan of your changes. You can also save various presets for your go-to colors if you’re looking to try out a few different ones before committing.
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