Turquoise — #40E0D0 HEX Color
About Turquoise
Turquoise (#40E0D0) is a cool, mid, vivid cyan tone with a hue of 174°, saturation of 72% and lightness of 56%. It works well for tech and wellness branding and conveys a refreshing feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 1.64:1, while on black it reaches 12.79:1 — so prefer black text when using #40E0D0 as a background.
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Accessibility & Contrast
Recommendation: when using #40E0D0 as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.
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CSS Code Snippets
background-color: #40E0D0;color: #40E0D0;border: 2px solid #40E0D0;background: linear-gradient(135deg, #40E0D0, #e04050);Code Export
:root {
--color-primary: #40e0d0;
--color-primary-rgb: 64, 224, 208;
--color-primary-hsl: 174, 72%, 56%;
}Explore Color Tools
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of color #40E0D0?
Color #40E0D0 is commonly known as Turquoise. It is a cool, mid, vivid cyan tone.
Is #40E0D0 a warm or cool color?
Turquoise (#40E0D0) is a cool color. With a hue of 174°, it falls in the cyan family.
What colors go well with #40E0D0?
Colors that pair well with Turquoise (#40E0D0) include its complementary color (#E04050), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous cyan tones for harmonious palettes.