Turquoise Blue is a
cool medium color with the hex code #12DBED.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
18, 219, 237 in digital design or CMYK 92%, 8%, 0%, 7% for print applications.
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Turquoise Blue
#12DBED
Turquoise Blue color values
- HEX
- #12DBED
- RGB
- 18, 219, 237
- HSL
- 185°, 86%, 50%
- CMYK
- 92, 8, 0, 7
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Turquoise Blue sits at 185° on the color wheel with 86% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 86%, 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 Blue is rendered as rgb(18, 219, 237), where the blue channel is highest at 237, though it sits close to the other channels. 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 Blue translates to a CMYK breakdown of 92C 8M 0Y 7K. The low-to-moderate black value (7%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (92%), 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 Blue
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #12DBED;
--brand-primary-rgb: 18, 219, 237;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#12DBED',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 92%
M: 8%
Y: 0%
K: 7%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(18, 219, 237)
rgba(18, 219, 237, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #12DBED?
#12DBED is Turquoise Blue, a cool medium color with RGB values of 18, 219, 237. It has a hue of 185°, 86%
saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #12DBED?
The RGB color code for #12DBED is rgb(18, 219, 237). This means it contains 18 red,
219 green, and 237 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Turquoise Blue a warm or cool color?
Turquoise Blue (#12DBED) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #12DBED in CSS?
You can use #12DBED in CSS with:
background-color: #12DBED; or color: #12DBED; or as an RGB value: rgb(18, 219, 237). For print design, use CMYK: 92%, 8%, 0%, 7%.