Paleturquoise colour (#AFEEEE)
Paleturquoise is light a cyan with hex code #AFEEEE, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 175, 238, 238; in HSL 180°, 65%, 81%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Paleturquoise 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.
Paleturquoise in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #AFEEEE |
| RGB | rgb(175, 238, 238) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.686, 0.933, 0.933 |
| HSL | hsl(180, 65%, 81%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 26%, 0%, 0%, 7% |
| CSS | color: paleturquoise; |
Shades and tints of Paleturquoise
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#d5f6f6 | #abeded | #81e4e4 | #57dbdb | #2dd2d2 | #24a8a8 | #1b7e7e | #125454 | #092a2a |
Colours that go with Paleturquoise
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #eeafaf | |
| Triadic | #eeafee | #eeeeaf |
| Analogous | #afcfee | #afeecf |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| powderblue | #b0e0e6 | very close |
| lightblue | #add8e6 | very close |
| lightsteelblue | #b0c4de | close |
| skyblue | #87ceeb | close |
| gainsboro | #dcdcdc | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Paleturquoise against white is 1.29:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 16.29:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Paleturquoise background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Paleturquoise?
#AFEEEE.
What is Paleturquoise in RGB?
rgb(175, 238, 238).
What colour is complementary to Paleturquoise?
#eeafaf, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.