Turquoise

Q: How do I use #2AD5BE in CSS?

You can use #2AD5BE in CSS with: background-color: #2AD5BE; or color: #2AD5BE; or as an RGB value: rgb(42, 213, 190). For print design, use CMYK: 80%, 0%, 11%, 16%.

#2AD5BE

Turquoise is a cool medium color with the hex code #2AD5BE. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 42, 213, 190 in digital design or CMYK 80%, 0%, 11%, 16% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Turquoise color values

HEX: #2AD5BE
RGB: 42, 213, 190
HSL: 172°, 67%, 50%
CMYK: 80, 0, 11, 16

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Turquoise sits at 172° 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, 190), where the green channel leads at 213, 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 80C 0M 11Y 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: #2AD5BE;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 42, 213, 190;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2AD5BE',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 80%
M: 0%
Y: 11%
K: 16%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(42, 213, 190)
rgba(42, 213, 190, 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 #2AD5BE?

#2AD5BE is Turquoise, a cool medium color with RGB values of 42, 213, 190. It has a hue of 172°, 67% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #2AD5BE?

The RGB color code for #2AD5BE is rgb(42, 213, 190). This means it contains 42 red, 213 green, and 190 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Turquoise a warm or cool color?

Turquoise (#2AD5BE) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #2AD5BE in CSS?

You can use #2AD5BE in CSS with: background-color: #2AD5BE; or color: #2AD5BE; or as an RGB value: rgb(42, 213, 190). For print design, use CMYK: 80%, 0%, 11%, 16%.