Turquoise
Also known as: Amazonite, Pure Cyan, Tealish, Jade Mountain
With its cool undertone, Turquoise (#06C2AC) comes across as crisp and refreshing. Designers reach for it in tech interfaces and water themes. A red counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 9.32:1 on black clears AA.
Turquoise color codes
- HEX
- #06C2AC
- RGB
- rgb(6, 194, 172)
- RGBA
- rgba(6, 194, 172, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(173, 94%, 39%)
- HSV
- hsv(173, 97%, 76%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(97%, 0%, 11%, 24%)
- LAB
- lab(70.3 -46.0 -1.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(73.0% 0.131 180.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightseagreen#20B2AA · ΔE 6.2
- RAL 6027 — Light green#81C0BB · ΔE 10.5 · 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 Turquoise works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- 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.
- 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 Turquoise
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Turquoise 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 2.25:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 9.32:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Turquoise background: #000000
Palettes featuring Turquoise
Turquoise with its complement
Soft neighbors of Turquoise
Turquoise triad
Similar colors
- Cockatoo#58C8B6 · ΔE 4.1
- Billiard#00AF9F · ΔE 5.4
- Waterfall#3AB0A2 · ΔE 5.5
- Spearmint#64BFA4 · ΔE 5.7
- Patina#66D0C0 · ΔE 6.2
- Water Park#54AF9C · ΔE 6.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Turquoise is closest to Embarrassed.
Turquoise FAQs
What color is Turquoise?
Turquoise is a dark cyan with the hex code #06C2AC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 173°, 94% saturation, and 39% lightness.
What is the hex code for Turquoise?
The hex code for Turquoise is #06C2AC. In RGB it's rgb(6, 194, 172), and in CMYK it's cmyk(97%, 0%, 11%, 24%).
What colors go well with Turquoise?
Turquoise 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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