Turquoise

HEX: #30D5C8 | Modern Palette

On White
1.83:1
FAIL
On Black
11.48:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#30D5C8
RGB
48, 213, 200
HSL
175°, 77% ,83%
CMYK
77.46, 0, 6.1, 16.47

About Turquoise

Turquoise (#30D5C8) is a color with RGB(48, 213, 200) and HSL(175.27°, 77.46%, 83.53%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #D5303D, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #C830D5 and #D5C830. The name comes from turquois (French).

  • HEX: #30D5C8
  • RGB: 48, 213, 200
  • HSL: 175.27°, 77.46%, 83.53%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #D5303D
  • Triadic colors: #C830D5, #D5C830
  • The name comes from turquois (French).

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Color Palettes

Turquoise #30D5C8 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Turquoise #30D5C8 pairs with #D5303D as its complementary color, and #C830D5 and #D5C830 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Turquoise #30D5C8 moves from dark #041514 tones through the base color to lighter #EAFBF9 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Cool
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #B8B8CA
Protanopia #CBCBC8
Tritanopia #39D3D3
Achromatopsia #BFBFBF

Frequently Asked Questions

Turquoise (#30D5C8) is a color with RGB(48, 213, 200) and HSL(175.27°, 77.46%, 83.53%).

#30D5C8 pairs strongly with #D5303D as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#30D5C8 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Cool styles.

#30D5C8 is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Turquoise is linked to turquois from French, meaning Turkish.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word turquois
Meaning Turkish
Language French
First Recorded Use 14th Century

History

Turquoise has a rich history spanning thousands of years. It was highly prized by ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians, Persians, Chinese, Aztecs, and Native Americans. The Egyptians used turquoise for jewelry and amulets, believing it offered protection and good fortune. The Persians adorned their palaces and mosques with turquoise, considering it a stone of heaven. Native American tribes, particularly in the Southwestern United States, have used turquoise for centuries in jewelry, ceremonies, and as a sacred stone, often associating it with the sky and water. The color itself has been used in art and decoration across various cultures for millennia.

First Recorded Use

The word 'turquoise' first appeared in the English language in the 14th century. It was borrowed from the Old French word 'turquois', meaning 'Turkish'. This is because the mineral was first brought to Europe from Turkey, specifically from the mines in Persia (modern-day Iran), through Turkish trade routes.

Cultural Associations

Turquoise is deeply embedded in many cultures. In many Native American traditions, it symbolizes protection, wisdom, and good luck. It is often associated with healing and spiritual grounding. In some Asian cultures, it is believed to bring prosperity and ward off evil. Its vibrant blue-green hue is often linked to tranquility, serenity, and natural beauty, reminiscent of clear skies and calm waters. It is also a birthstone for December.

Similar Named Colors
Turquoise #40E0D0 ΔE 2.76
Medium Turquoise #48D1CC ΔE 3.15
Robin's Egg Blue #1FCECB ΔE 3.72
Bright Turquoise #08E8DE ΔE 4.58

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #30D5C8;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #30D5C8;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #30D5C8;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #30D5C8,
        #F6B4BA
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #30D5C8,
        #F6B4BA
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$turquoise: #30D5C8;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$turquoise-r: 48;
$turquoise-g: 213;
$turquoise-b: 200;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $turquoise;
    color: rgba($turquoise-r, $turquoise-g, $turquoise-b, 0.8);
}