Deep Turquoise is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #00AD8B, which equals rgb(0, 173, 139) in RGB and hsl(168, 100%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C100 M0 Y20 K32, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#00AD8B - RGB
0, 173, 139 - HSL
168°, 100%, 34% - CMYK
100, 0, 20, 32 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Deep Turquoise
Green shades suggest growth, health and calm. From fresh limes to deep forest tones, they are widely used for nature, wellness, finance and “success” states in interfaces. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.35:1. Its complementary color is #AD0023.
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Deep Turquoise color codes
| HEX | #00AD8B |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 173, 139) |
| HSL | hsl(168, 100%, 34%) |
| HSV | 168°, 100%, 68% |
| CMYK | 100%, 0%, 20%, 32% |
| Decimal | 44427 |
Shades and tints of Deep Turquoise
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D5F1EC - 100
#AAE4D8 - 200
#80D6C5 - 300
#55C8B2 - 400
#2BBB9E - 500
#00AD8B - 600
#009074 - 700
#00735D - 800
#005746 - 900
#003A2E - 950
#001D17
Color harmonies for Deep Turquoise
- Complementary
#AD0023≈ Deep Ruby - Analogous −30°
#00AD34≈ Deep Emerald - Analogous +30°
#0079AD≈ Cerulean - Triadic +120°
#8B00AD≈ Deep Orchid - Triadic +240°
#AD8B00≈ Dark Goldenrod - Split 150°
#AD0079≈ Deep Rose - Split 210°
#AD3400≈ Deep Vermilion
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Turquoise
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Turquoise | Aa | 2.86:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Deep Turquoise | Aa | 7.35:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Deep Turquoise
background-color: #00AD8B;color: #00AD8B;background-color: rgb(0, 173, 139);background-color: hsl(168, 100%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-turquoise: #00AD8B; }class="bg-[#00AD8B]"Colors similar to Deep Turquoise
- Deep Teal
#00AD9C - Deep Aquamarine
#00AD79 - Deep Bright Teal
#119C8E - Deep Bright Turquoise
#119C80 - Medium Dark Bright Aquamarine
#15C18D - Deep Bright Cyan
#119C9C - Medium Dark Bright Seafoam
#15C17C - Jade
#00A86B - Deep Cyan
#00ADAD - Deep Bright Aquamarine
#119C72 - Deep Seafoam
#00AD68 - Medium Dark Bright Turquoise
#15C19F
More green shades
- Pale Dusty Aquamarine
#AFCAC2 - Very Pale Dusty Aquamarine
#C8DAD5 - Palest Dusty Aquamarine
#E0EBE8 - Darkest Turquoise
#003329 - Very Dark Turquoise
#005C49 - Dark Turquoise Tone
#00856A - Medium Dark Turquoise
#00D6AB - Pure Turquoise
#00FFCC - Medium Light Turquoise
#29FFD4 - Light Turquoise
#52FFDC - Pale Turquoise Tone
#7AFFE4
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Turquoise?
The HEX code for Deep Turquoise is #00AD8B.
What is the RGB value of Deep Turquoise?
Deep Turquoise has an RGB value of 0, 173, 139 (rgb(0, 173, 139)). In HSL it is 168°, 100%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Turquoise?
Use black text on Deep Turquoise. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.86:1 and black text has 7.35:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Turquoise?
The complementary color of Deep Turquoise is #AD0023. Analogous colors #00AD34 and #0079AD also pair well.