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Turquoise Color Code - #40E0D0

Turquoise (#40E0D0) has the RGB value rgb(64, 224, 208), the HSL value hsl(174, 72%, 56%) and the CMYK value cmyk(71%, 0%, 7%, 12%).

Color values

HEX#40E0D0
RGBrgb(64, 224, 208)
HSLhsl(174, 72%, 56%)
CMYKcmyk(71%, 0%, 7%, 12%)

Colors that match Turquoise

Complementary

#40E0D0
Turquoise
#E03E4E

Analogous

#3EE07F
#3EE0CF
#3E9FE0

Triadic

#3EE0CF
#CF3EE0
#E0CF3E

Split-complementary

#40E0D0
#E03E9F
#E07F3E

Tints and shades

Tints mix Turquoise with white; shades mix it with black.

#D9F9F6
#B3F3EC
#8CECE3
#66E6D9
#40E0D0
#33B3A6
#26867D
#1A5A53
#0D2D2A

Contrast check (WCAG)

#40E0D0 on white1.64:1 · Fails
#40E0D0 on black12.79:1 · AAA

Text in black is easier to read on a turquoise background.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for turquoise?

The hex code used here for turquoise is #40E0D0. Other shades of turquoise use different codes.

What is the RGB value of turquoise?

Turquoise (#40E0D0) is rgb(64, 224, 208): red 64, green 224, blue 208.

What color goes well with turquoise?

Its complementary color is #E03E4E. Analogous colors are #3EE07F and #3E9FE0, and a triadic scheme adds #CF3EE0 and #E0CF3E.

Can I use turquoise text on a white background?

The contrast ratio of #40E0D0 on white is 1.64:1 (Fails). On black it is 12.79:1 (AAA). WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for normal text.

Is the CMYK value exact for printing?

No. The CMYK numbers are a simple mathematical conversion from RGB. Printed colors depend on the printer, ink and paper, so check a proof for color-critical work.

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