Choosing the Best Crosshair Color

Color visibility guide for all Valorant maps

Crosshair color is one of the most important settings in Valorant. The right color helps you track your crosshair on any background, while the wrong color can make aiming harder. Let's break down each option.

Available Colors in Valorant

Cyan (Most Popular)

Best for: General use, all skill levels

Cyan is the most popular crosshair color among pros for good reason:

  • High visibility on most backgrounds
  • Doesn't blend with enemy outlines (which are red)
  • Stands out on both dark and light maps
  • Easy on the eyes during long sessions

Green (Classic Choice)

Best for: Players coming from CS:GO, dark maps

Green is the traditional FPS crosshair color:

  • Excellent contrast on dark backgrounds
  • Familiar for Counter-Strike veterans
  • Can blend slightly with grass/foliage textures
  • Still very effective overall

White

Best for: Dark maps, players who want neutral color

  • Maximum brightness/visibility
  • Can wash out on bright backgrounds (Icebox, Breeze)
  • Good with black outlines enabled
  • Clean, minimal aesthetic

Yellow

Best for: Players who find cyan/green hard to see

  • Warm color stands out differently
  • Good for colorblind players
  • Can be distracting for some
  • Works well on darker maps

Pink/Magenta

Best for: Unique visibility, aesthetic preference

  • Very unique - rarely appears in game environments
  • High contrast on most backgrounds
  • Some find it distracting
  • Popular for streams/content creation

Red

Best for: Personal preference only

Caution: Red is generally NOT recommended because:
  • Blends with enemy highlight outlines
  • Can cause confusion during fights
  • Lower visibility than cyan/green

Map-Specific Recommendations

Dark Maps (Haven, Bind, Split)

Any bright color works well:

  • Cyan ✓
  • Green ✓
  • White ✓

Bright Maps (Icebox, Breeze)

Avoid pure white, stick to:

  • Cyan ✓ (best choice)
  • Green ✓
  • Pink ✓

Mixed Lighting (Ascent, Pearl, Lotus)

These maps have varied lighting, so versatile colors work best:

  • Cyan ✓✓ (highly recommended)
  • Green ✓

Using Outlines for Better Visibility

Regardless of your main color, enabling outlines can dramatically improve visibility:

Recommended: Enable black outlines with 0.5-1.0 opacity. This adds a dark border around your crosshair that helps it stand out on any background, especially bright surfaces.

Pro Player Color Statistics

Based on professional player settings:

  • ~60% use Cyan
  • ~25% use Green
  • ~10% use White
  • ~5% use other colors

Testing Colors

To find your ideal color:

  1. Go to The Range in Valorant
  2. Test against the various background colors
  3. Play a few Deathmatch games on different maps
  4. Pay attention to moments where you "lost" your crosshair

Ready to try different colors? Use our Crosshair Builder to experiment with different color options, or browse our library filtered by color.