Patina
Also known as: Dip in the Pool , Kinetic Teal , Jamaican Jade , Turquoise Twist
A lively cyan with a clean and modern character, Patina works well for tech interfaces and water themes. Its complement lands in pink territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (11.35:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Patina color codes
- HEX
- #66D0C0
- RGB
- rgb(102, 208, 192)
- RGBA
- rgba(102, 208, 192, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(171, 53%, 61%)
- HSV
- hsv(171, 51%, 82%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(51%, 0%, 8%, 18%)
- LAB
- lab(76.9 -35.1 -1.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(79.0% 0.101 182.5)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: mediumturquoise #48D1CC · ΔE 4.5
- RAL 6027: Light green #81C0BB · ΔE 7.1 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Patina works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register: a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Patina
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Patina by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.85:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.35:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Patina background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Patina
Patina with its complement
Soft neighbors of Patina
Patina triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Jolly Jade #77CCBB · ΔE 2.4
- Cockatoo #58C8B6 · ΔE 2.4
- Shore #81D5C6 · ΔE 3.0
- Jazzy Jade #55DDCC · ΔE 3.5
- Cyantific #77C9C2 · ΔE 4.2
- Sea Foam #87E0CF · ΔE 4.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Patina is closest to Piggy .
FAQ
Patina FAQs
What color is Patina?
Patina is a medium cyan with the hex code #66D0C0. In HSL terms it has a hue of 171°, 53% saturation, and 61% lightness.
What is the hex code for Patina?
The hex code for Patina is #66D0C0. In RGB it's rgb(102, 208, 192), and in CMYK it's cmyk(51%, 0%, 8%, 18%).
What colors go well with Patina?
Patina pairs naturally with pink tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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