Turquoise

Q: How do I use #00D6BA in CSS?

You can use #00D6BA in CSS with: background-color: #00D6BA; or color: #00D6BA; or as an RGB value: rgb(0, 214, 186). For print design, use CMYK: 100%, 0%, 13%, 16%.

#00D6BA

Turquoise is a cool medium color with the hex code #00D6BA. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 0, 214, 186 in digital design or CMYK 100%, 0%, 13%, 16% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Turquoise color values

HEX: #00D6BA
RGB: 0, 214, 186
HSL: 172°, 100%, 42%
CMYK: 100, 0, 13, 16

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Turquoise sits at 172° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 42% 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, 214, 186), where the green channel leads at 214, pulling the color toward the green-yellow axis. 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 13Y 16K. The low-to-moderate black value (16%) 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: #00D6BA;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 0, 214, 186;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#00D6BA',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 100%
M: 0%
Y: 13%
K: 16%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(0, 214, 186)
rgba(0, 214, 186, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

23 brand s with colors near 172° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #00D6BA?

#00D6BA is Turquoise, a cool medium color with RGB values of 0, 214, 186. It has a hue of 172°, 100% saturation, and 42% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #00D6BA?

The RGB color code for #00D6BA is rgb(0, 214, 186). This means it contains 0 red, 214 green, and 186 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Turquoise a warm or cool color?

Turquoise (#00D6BA) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #00D6BA in CSS?

You can use #00D6BA in CSS with: background-color: #00D6BA; or color: #00D6BA; or as an RGB value: rgb(0, 214, 186). For print design, use CMYK: 100%, 0%, 13%, 16%.