Turquoise

Q: How do I use #18D8CE in CSS?

You can use #18D8CE in CSS with: background-color: #18D8CE; or color: #18D8CE; or as an RGB value: rgb(24, 216, 206). For print design, use CMYK: 89%, 0%, 5%, 15%.

#18D8CE

Turquoise is a cool medium color with the hex code #18D8CE. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 24, 216, 206 in digital design or CMYK 89%, 0%, 5%, 15% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Turquoise color values

HEX: #18D8CE
RGB: 24, 216, 206
HSL: 177°, 80%, 47%
CMYK: 89, 0, 5, 15

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Turquoise sits at 177° on the color wheel with 80% saturation and 47% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 80%, 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(24, 216, 206), where the green channel leads at 216, 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 89C 0M 5Y 15K. The low-to-moderate black value (15%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (89%), 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: #18D8CE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 24, 216, 206;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#18D8CE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 89%
M: 0%
Y: 5%
K: 15%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(24, 216, 206)
rgba(24, 216, 206, 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 #18D8CE?

#18D8CE is Turquoise, a cool medium color with RGB values of 24, 216, 206. It has a hue of 177°, 80% saturation, and 47% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #18D8CE?

The RGB color code for #18D8CE is rgb(24, 216, 206). This means it contains 24 red, 216 green, and 206 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Turquoise a warm or cool color?

Turquoise (#18D8CE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #18D8CE in CSS?

You can use #18D8CE in CSS with: background-color: #18D8CE; or color: #18D8CE; or as an RGB value: rgb(24, 216, 206). For print design, use CMYK: 89%, 0%, 5%, 15%.