Turquoise

Q: How do I use #2AD5B8 in CSS?

You can use #2AD5B8 in CSS with: background-color: #2AD5B8; or color: #2AD5B8; or as an RGB value: rgb(42, 213, 184). For print design, use CMYK: 80%, 0%, 14%, 16%.

#2AD5B8

Turquoise is a cool medium color with the hex code #2AD5B8. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 42, 213, 184 in digital design or CMYK 80%, 0%, 14%, 16% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Turquoise color values

HEX: #2AD5B8
RGB: 42, 213, 184
HSL: 170°, 67%, 50%
CMYK: 80, 0, 14, 16

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Turquoise sits at 170° on the color wheel with 67% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. At 67% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. 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(42, 213, 184), where the green channel leads at 213, 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 80C 0M 14Y 16K. The low-to-moderate black value (16%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its cyan ink content (80%), 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: #2AD5B8;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 42, 213, 184;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2AD5B8',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 80%
M: 0%
Y: 14%
K: 16%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(42, 213, 184)
rgba(42, 213, 184, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

21 brand s with colors near 170° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #2AD5B8?

#2AD5B8 is Turquoise, a cool medium color with RGB values of 42, 213, 184. It has a hue of 170°, 67% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #2AD5B8?

The RGB color code for #2AD5B8 is rgb(42, 213, 184). This means it contains 42 red, 213 green, and 184 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Turquoise a warm or cool color?

Turquoise (#2AD5B8) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #2AD5B8 in CSS?

You can use #2AD5B8 in CSS with: background-color: #2AD5B8; or color: #2AD5B8; or as an RGB value: rgb(42, 213, 184). For print design, use CMYK: 80%, 0%, 14%, 16%.