Turquoise

Q: How do I use #00CCBB in CSS?

You can use #00CCBB in CSS with: background-color: #00CCBB; or color: #00CCBB; or as an RGB value: rgb(0, 204, 187). For print design, use CMYK: 100%, 0%, 8%, 20%.

#00CCBB

Turquoise is a cool medium color with the hex code #00CCBB. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 0, 204, 187 in digital design or CMYK 100%, 0%, 8%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Turquoise color values

HEX: #00CCBB
RGB: 0, 204, 187
HSL: 175°, 100%, 40%
CMYK: 100, 0, 8, 20

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Turquoise sits at 175° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Turquoise is rendered as rgb(0, 204, 187), where the green channel leads at 204, with red and blue channels close behind. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Turquoise translates to a CMYK breakdown of 100C 0M 8Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (100%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Turquoise

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #00CCBB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 0, 204, 187;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#00CCBB',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 100%
M: 0%
Y: 8%
K: 20%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(0, 204, 187)
rgba(0, 204, 187, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 175° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #00CCBB?

#00CCBB is Turquoise, a cool medium color with RGB values of 0, 204, 187. It has a hue of 175°, 100% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #00CCBB?

The RGB color code for #00CCBB is rgb(0, 204, 187). This means it contains 0 red, 204 green, and 187 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Turquoise a warm or cool color?

Turquoise (#00CCBB) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #00CCBB in CSS?

You can use #00CCBB in CSS with: background-color: #00CCBB; or color: #00CCBB; or as an RGB value: rgb(0, 204, 187). For print design, use CMYK: 100%, 0%, 8%, 20%.