Patina
Also known as: Dip in the Pool, Kinetic Teal, Jamaican Jade, Turquoise Twist
Patina sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a lively cyan that feels clean and modern. Try it in tech interfaces and water themes. Its complement lands in red 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Patina
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.85:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.35:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Patina background: #000000
Palettes featuring Patina
Patina with its complement
Soft neighbors of Patina
Patina triad
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.
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 red tones from its complementary harmony, and with pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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