Turquoise HEX Code
The HEX code for turquoise is #40E0D0. Turquoise is a blue-green color named after the gemstone. It combines the calming properties of blue with the refreshing qualities of green, creating a balanced, tropical feel.
Turquoise Color Values
| Format | Value | HEX#40E0D0 RGBrgb(64, 224, 208) HSLhsl(174, 72%, 56%) CMYKC:71 M:0 Y:7 K:12
Turquoise Shades and Variations
ShadeHEXDescription Pale Turquoise#AFEEEEVery light Turquoise#40E0D0CSS turquoise Medium Turquoise#48D1CCSlightly darker Dark Turquoise#00CED1Deeper tone Aquamarine#7FFFD4Green-tinted | Teal | #008080 | Dark blue-green |
Turquoise in Design
Turquoise conveys:
- Tropical: Caribbean, ocean
- Calm: Soothing, peaceful
- Clarity: Clear thinking, communication
- Balance: Blue + green harmony
Turquoise vs Similar Colors
| Color | HEX | Bias | Cyan#00FFFFPure blue-green Turquoise#40E0D0Slightly green Aqua#00FFFFSame as cyan | Teal | #008080 | Dark cyan |
Using Turquoise in Design
``css
/* Tropical palette */
:root {
--turquoise-light: #AFEEEE;
--turquoise: #40E0D0;
--turquoise-dark: #00CED1;
}
/* Beach card design */
.beach-card {
background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #40E0D0, #20B2AA);
color: white;
}
/* Accent highlight */
.highlight-turquoise {
background-color: #40E0D0;
padding: 2px 6px;
border-radius: 4px;
}
``
Turquoise Color Palettes
| Theme | Primary | Secondary | Accent | Ocean#40E0D0#87CEEB#FF7F50 Tropical#40E0D0#98FB98#FFD700 Spa#AFEEEE#E0FFFF#008B8B
Brands Using Turquoise
BrandHEXIndustry Tiffany & Co#0ABAB5Luxury Skype#00AFF0Technology | Vimeo | #1AB7EA | Media |
Turquoise is perfect for travel, wellness, and water-related brands seeking a refreshing, tropical aesthetic.