Turquoise

Q: How do I use #03C9BF in CSS?

You can use #03C9BF in CSS with: background-color: #03C9BF; or color: #03C9BF; or as an RGB value: rgb(3, 201, 191). For print design, use CMYK: 99%, 0%, 5%, 21%.

#03C9BF

Turquoise is a cool medium color with the hex code #03C9BF. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 3, 201, 191 in digital design or CMYK 99%, 0%, 5%, 21% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Turquoise color values

HEX: #03C9BF
RGB: 3, 201, 191
HSL: 177°, 97%, 40%
CMYK: 99, 0, 5, 21

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Turquoise sits at 177° on the color wheel with 97% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 97%, 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(3, 201, 191), where the green channel leads at 201, 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 99C 0M 5Y 21K. The low-to-moderate black value (21%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (99%), 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: #03C9BF;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 3, 201, 191;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#03C9BF',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 99%
M: 0%
Y: 5%
K: 21%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(3, 201, 191)
rgba(3, 201, 191, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 177° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #03C9BF?

#03C9BF is Turquoise, a cool medium color with RGB values of 3, 201, 191. It has a hue of 177°, 97% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #03C9BF?

The RGB color code for #03C9BF is rgb(3, 201, 191). This means it contains 3 red, 201 green, and 191 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Turquoise a warm or cool color?

Turquoise (#03C9BF) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #03C9BF in CSS?

You can use #03C9BF in CSS with: background-color: #03C9BF; or color: #03C9BF; or as an RGB value: rgb(3, 201, 191). For print design, use CMYK: 99%, 0%, 5%, 21%.