What is the hex code for Pale Turquoise?

The hex code for Pale Turquoise is #AFEEEE. In RGB that is rgb(175, 238, 238), and in HSL it is hsl(180, 65%, 81%).

What RGB values make Pale Turquoise?

Pale Turquoise is 175 red, 238 green, and 238 blue, written as rgb(175, 238, 238).

Pale Turquoise scores 1.29:1 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: paleturquoise directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #AFEEEE.

#AFEEEE

Pale Turquoise is a cyan tone at #AFEEEE. It sits at 180 degrees on the color wheel with 65% saturation and 81% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Pale 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%

#EFFCFC

Tint 60%

#DFF8F8

Tint 40%

#CFF5F5

Tint 20%

#BFF1F1

Base

#AFEEEE

Shade 20%

#8CBEBE

Shade 40%

#698F8F

Shade 60%

#465F5F

Shade 80%

#233030

On white

Sample text

1.29:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

16.29:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Pale Turquoise?: The hex code for Pale Turquoise is #AFEEEE. In RGB that is rgb(175, 238, 238), and in HSL it is hsl(180, 65%, 81%).
What RGB values make Pale Turquoise?: Pale Turquoise is 175 red, 238 green, and 238 blue, written as rgb(175, 238, 238).
Is Pale Turquoise readable as text on a white background?: Pale Turquoise scores 1.29:1 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 Pale Turquoise a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: paleturquoise directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #AFEEEE.