Turquoise
Also known as: Amazonite , Pure Cyan , Tealish , Jade Mountain
Turquoise is a rich, vivid cyan that reads as crisp and refreshing. It earns its place in tech interfaces and water themes. A pink counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 9.32:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
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)
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: 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, and empty-state illustrations, but 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Turquoise
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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 Turquoise 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 2.25:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 9.32:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Turquoise background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Turquoise
Turquoise with its complement
Soft neighbors of Turquoise
Turquoise triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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 pink tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Turquoise : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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