Mediumturquoise colour (#48D1CC)
Mediumturquoise is medium a cyan with hex code #48D1CC, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 72, 209, 204; in HSL 178°, 60%, 55%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Mediumturquoise colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Mediumturquoise in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #48D1CC |
| RGB | rgb(72, 209, 204) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.282, 0.820, 0.800 |
| HSL | hsl(178, 60%, 55%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 66%, 0%, 2%, 18% |
| CSS | color: mediumturquoise; |
Shades and tints of Mediumturquoise
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#d6f5f4 | #adebe9 | #85e0dd | #5cd6d2 | #33ccc7 | #29a39f | #1f7a77 | #145250 | #0a2928 |
Colours that go with Mediumturquoise
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #d1474c | |
| Triadic | #cd47d1 | #d1cd47 |
| Analogous | #4791d1 | #47d188 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| turquoise | #40e0d0 | very close |
| mediumaquamarine | #66cdaa | close |
| lightseagreen | #20b2aa | close |
| skyblue | #87ceeb | close |
| cadetblue | #5f9ea0 | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Mediumturquoise against white is 1.86:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 11.27:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Mediumturquoise background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Mediumturquoise?
#48D1CC.
What is Mediumturquoise in RGB?
rgb(72, 209, 204).
What colour is complementary to Mediumturquoise?
#d1474c, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.