Turquoise colour (#40E0D0)
Turquoise is medium a cyan with hex code #40E0D0, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 64, 224, 208; in HSL 174°, 72%, 56%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Turquoise 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.
Turquoise in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #40E0D0 |
| RGB | rgb(64, 224, 208) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.251, 0.878, 0.816 |
| HSL | hsl(174, 72%, 56%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 71%, 0%, 7%, 12% |
| CSS | color: turquoise; |
Shades and tints of Turquoise
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#d3f8f4 | #a7f1e9 | #7beadf | #50e2d4 | #24dbc9 | #1dafa1 | #158479 | #0e5850 | #072c28 |
Colours that go with Turquoise
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #e03e4e | |
| Triadic | #cf3ee0 | #e0cf3e |
| Analogous | #3e9fe0 | #3ee07f |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| mediumturquoise | #48d1cc | very close |
| mediumaquamarine | #66cdaa | close |
| darkturquoise | #00ced1 | close |
| lightseagreen | #20b2aa | close |
| aquamarine | #7fffd4 | close |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Turquoise against white is 1.64:1 (fails WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 12.79:1 (passes). Use black or very dark text on a Turquoise background rather than white.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Turquoise?
#40E0D0.
What is Turquoise in RGB?
rgb(64, 224, 208).
What colour is complementary to Turquoise?
#e03e4e, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.