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%).

What RGB values make Dark Turquoise?

Dark Turquoise is 0 red, 206 green, and 209 blue, written as rgb(0, 206, 209).

Dark Turquoise scores 1.95:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: darkturquoise directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #00CED1.

#00CED1

Dark Turquoise is a cyan tone at #00CED1. It sits at 181 degrees on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 41% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Dark Turquoise with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#CCF5F6

Tint 60%

#99EBED

Tint 40%

#66E2E3

Tint 20%

#33D8DA

Base

#00CED1

Shade 20%

#00A5A7

Shade 40%

#007C7D

Shade 60%

#005254

Shade 80%

#00292A

On white

Sample text

1.95:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

10.75:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

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%).
What RGB values make Dark Turquoise?: Dark Turquoise is 0 red, 206 green, and 209 blue, written as rgb(0, 206, 209).
Is Dark Turquoise readable as text on a white background?: Dark Turquoise scores 1.95:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Dark Turquoise a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: darkturquoise directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #00CED1.