Pale Turquoise is a light, saturated shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #AFEEEE, which equals rgb(175, 238, 238) in RGB and hsl(180, 65%, 81%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C26 M0 Y0 K7, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#AFEEEE - RGB
175, 238, 238 - HSL
180°, 65%, 81% - CMYK
26, 0, 0, 7 - Family
Blue - Tone
Light, saturated
About Pale Turquoise
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. 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 16.29:1. Its complementary color is #EEAFAF.
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Pale Turquoise color codes
| HEX | #AFEEEE |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(175, 238, 238) |
| HSL | hsl(180, 65%, 81%) |
| HSV | 180°, 26%, 93% |
| CMYK | 26%, 0%, 0%, 7% |
| Decimal | 11529966 |
Shades and tints of Pale Turquoise
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F2FCFC - 100
#E4F9F9 - 200
#D7F7F7 - 300
#CAF4F4 - 400
#BCF1F1 - 500
#AFEEEE - 600
#92C6C6 - 700
#759F9F - 800
#587777 - 900
#3A4F4F - 950
#1D2828
Color harmonies for Pale Turquoise
- Complementary
#EEAFAF≈ Very Pale Bright Red - Analogous −30°
#AFEECF≈ Very Pale Soft Mint - Analogous +30°
#AFCFEE≈ Very Pale Soft Cerulean - Triadic +120°
#EEAFEE≈ Very Pale Bright Orchid - Triadic +240°
#EEEEAF≈ Very Pale Soft Yellow - Split 150°
#EEAFCF≈ Very Pale Soft Blush - Split 210°
#EECFAF≈ Very Pale Soft Orange
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Turquoise
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Turquoise | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Turquoise | Aa | 16.29:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Turquoise
background-color: #AFEEEE;color: #AFEEEE;background-color: rgb(175, 238, 238);background-color: hsl(180, 65%, 81%);:root { --color-pale-turquoise: #AFEEEE; }class="bg-[#AFEEEE]"Colors similar to Pale Turquoise
- Very Pale Soft Cyan
#B6EDED - Very Pale Bright Lagoon
#ACEEF6 - Very Pale Soft Teal
#B6EDE7 - Very Pale Bright Teal
#ACF6EE - Very Pale Soft Lagoon
#B6E7ED - Very Pale Bright Peacock
#ACE7F6 - Very Pale Bright Turquoise
#ACF6E7 - Very Pale Bright Cyan
#ACF6F6 - Very Pale Soft Turquoise
#B6EDE2 - Very Pale Soft Peacock
#B6E2ED - Very Pale Bright Aquamarine
#ACF6E0 - Very Pale Soft Aquamarine
#B6EDDC
More blue shades
- Light Slate Gray
#778899 - Light Steel Blue
#B0C4DE - Medium Blue
#0000CD - Medium Purple
#9370DB - Medium Slate Blue
#7B68EE - Medium Turquoise
#48D1CC - Powder Blue
#B0E0E6 - Slate Blue
#6A5ACD - Steel Blue
#4682B4 - Turquoise
#40E0D0 - Cerulean
#007BA7
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Turquoise?
The HEX code for Pale Turquoise is #AFEEEE.
What is the RGB value of Pale Turquoise?
Pale Turquoise has an RGB value of 175, 238, 238 (rgb(175, 238, 238)). In HSL it is 180°, 65%, 81%.
What text color should I use on Pale Turquoise?
Use black text on Pale Turquoise. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.29:1 and black text has 16.29:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Turquoise?
The complementary color of Pale Turquoise is #EEAFAF. Analogous colors #AFEECF and #AFCFEE also pair well.