HEX
#40E0D0Primary tokenCSS Named Color Reference
Turquoise Color Code
Turquoise·#40E0D0
Cyan FamilyCoolMid toneHigh saturationoklch(82.2% 0.131 185)
RGB
rgb(64, 224, 208)Screen valuesHSL
hsl(174 72% 56%)Hue and lightnessCMYK
71, 0, 7, 12Print handoffLAB
81, -44, -4Perceptual referenceOKLCH
oklch(82.2% 0.131 185)Modern perceptualTurquoise is a mid-tone, high-saturation CSS named color at #40E0D0. If you searched for turquoise hex code, 40E0D0, or turquoise RGB, this page gives the exact color value, conversion formats, contrast checks, nearby colors, and links into the lookup and converter workflows.
Best text colorDark text
Body text contrast10.45:1
Best UseTechnical accents, fresh product states, data highlights, and clean UI surfaces
Tonal Scale
100#DDF9F7
300#A7F1E9
500#62E6D8
600#40E0D0
800#2EA196
Contrast Checks
White text on this color
Buttons, badges, and filled actions.
1.64:1Needs more separation
Dark text on this color
Large headings and selective UI.
10.45:1AAA-level contrast
This color on light surface
Links, borders, and icons on light UI.
1.56:1Needs more separation
Best text colorDark textContrast 10.45:1
Professional Reference
OKLCHoklch(82.2% 0.131 185)
Relative Luminance0.5896
Source TypeCSS Named Color
Classification
Cyan FamilyCoolMid toneHigh saturation
Source Context
Source Type
CSS Named Color
System
CSS
Closest Matches
Tailwind Teal 300Tailwind Teal 400Ant Design Cyan 4
Color Notes
- Turquoise is kept as an exact CSS named color for #40E0D0.
- Queries for turquoise color code, 40E0D0, or turquoise RGB usually need the value first, then contrast and implementation context.
Accessibility Matrix
White text on this color
White text placed on the current color.
1.64:1Needs more separation
Dark text on this color
Dark text or headings on the current color.
10.45:1AAA
This color on light surface
Use this color for links, strokes, or icons on light UI.
1.56:1Needs more separation
This color on dark surface
Use this color inside dark shells for strokes, tags, or icons.
10.45:1AAA
Best text colorDark textContrast 10.45:1 · AAA
Where It Works
- Use it for technical labels, data highlights, clean product accents, and fresh surfaces.
- Bright cyans often need dark text rather than white text for readable UI copy.
- Pair with charcoal, white, slate neutrals, and deeper teal anchors.
Reference Notes
Last Updated
2026-09-03
Source Library
CSS Standard Colors
Methodology
Verified source values + site guidance
Color Notes
Turquoise is sourced from the published CSS Standard Colors library and retained here as a searchable reference swatch for product and interface reference work.
Hue Family
Clean cyan and teal hues for product UIs.
Source Collections
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Palette Starting Points
Implementation Snippets
:root {
--color-turquoise: #40E0D0;
--color-turquoise-rgb: 64 224 208;
}class="bg-[#40E0D0] text-white"
class="hover:bg-[#2EA196] ring-1 ring-[#40E0D0]"{
"turquoise": "#40E0D0",
"turquoiseRgb": [64, 224, 208],
"turquoiseHsl": [174, 72, 56]
}