Dark Turquoise hex code
The hex code for dark turquoise is #00CED1. In RGB that is rgb(0, 206, 209) and in HSL it is hsl(181, 100%, 41%).
The hex code for dark turquoise is #00CED1. In RGB that is rgb(0, 206, 209) and in HSL it is hsl(181, 100%, 41%).
Dark Turquoise · #00CED1
Colour codes
- HEX
- #00CED1
- RGB
- rgb(0, 206, 209)
- HSL
- hsl(181, 100%, 41%)
- CMYK
- 100, 1, 0, 18
- CSS name
- darkturquoise
- Contrast on white
- 1.95:1
- Contrast on black
- 10.75:1
Tints and shades
20% lighter · #33d8da
40% lighter · #66e2e3
60% lighter · #99ebed
80% lighter · #ccf5f6
20% darker · #00a5a7
40% darker · #007c7d
60% darker · #005254
80% darker · #00292a
Complementary colour
Dark Turquoise · #00CED1
Opposite on the colour wheel · #d10300
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for dark turquoise?
The hex code for dark turquoise is #00CED1. In RGB that is rgb(0, 206, 209) and in HSL it is hsl(181, 100%, 41%).
Can I use dark turquoise for text?
It has a contrast ratio of 1.95:1 on white and 10.75:1 on black. Body text needs 4.5:1 under WCAG AA, so it works as text on a dark background, not on white.
What colour goes with dark turquoise?
Its complementary colour, opposite on the colour wheel, is #D10300. Pairing a colour with its complement gives the strongest contrast; for something calmer, use a tint or shade of dark turquoise instead.
Is dark turquoise a CSS colour name?
Yes. CSS accepts the keyword darkturquoise, so color: darkturquoise and color: #00CED1 render exactly the same.