Turquoise Blue

HEX: #00FFEF | Modern Palette

On White
1.27:1
FAIL
On Black
16.55:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#00FFEF
RGB
0, 255, 239
HSL
176°, 100% ,50%
CMYK
100, 0, 6, 0

About Turquoise Blue

Turquoise Blue (#00FFEF) is a color with RGB(0, 255, 239) and HSL(176.2°, 100%, 50%). It is commonly associated with Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #FF0010, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #EF00FF and Canary Yellow (#FFEF00). The name comes from turquoise (French).

  • HEX: #00FFEF
  • RGB: 0, 255, 239
  • HSL: 176.2°, 100%, 50%
  • Mood: Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Cool
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #FF0010
  • Triadic colors: #EF00FF, Canary Yellow (#FFEF00)
  • The name comes from turquoise (French).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
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Color Palettes

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

Color Harmonies

Complementary

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

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

Split-Complementary

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

Tetradic (Square)

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

Monochromatic

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

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #00FFEF from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold
Style
Vivid Cool
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #DBDBF2
Protanopia #F2F2EE
Tritanopia #25FDFD
Achromatopsia #E4E4E4

Frequently Asked Questions

Turquoise Blue (#00FFEF) is a color with RGB(0, 255, 239) and HSL(176.2°, 100%, 50%).

#00FFEF pairs strongly with #FF0010 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#00FFEF is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Cool styles.

#00FFEF is commonly associated with Bold.

The name Turquoise Blue is linked to turquoise from French, meaning The word 'turquoise' is derived from the Old French 'turquois' or 'turqueise', meaning 'Turkish', as the gem was first brought to Europe from Turkey..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word turquoise
Meaning The word 'turquoise' is derived from the Old French 'turquois' or 'turqueise', meaning 'Turkish', as the gem was first brought to Europe from Turkey.
Language French
First Recorded Use 16th Century

History

The gemstone turquoise has been prized for millennia, with evidence of its use dating back to ancient Egypt and Persia. Its distinctive blue-green hue became a recognized color in European languages following the gem's introduction. The addition of 'Blue' in 'Turquoise Blue' serves to emphasize the bluer end of the turquoise spectrum, distinguishing it from greener variations.

First Recorded Use

The color name 'turquoise' was first recorded in English in the 16th century, referring to the gemstone. The specific compound 'Turquoise Blue' likely emerged later to differentiate it from other shades of turquoise.

Cultural Associations

Turquoise is culturally significant in many parts of the world, particularly in Native American cultures of the Southwestern United States, where it is considered sacred and used in jewelry and ceremonies. It is also associated with protection, wisdom, and tranquility in various traditions.

Similar Named Colors
Cyan #00FFFF ΔE 4.92
Bright Turquoise #08E8DE ΔE 5.08
Turquoise #40E0D0 ΔE 6.77
Electric Blue #7DF9FF ΔE 9.09

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #00FFEF;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #00FFEF;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #00FFEF;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #00FFEF,
        #FF0010
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #00FFEF,
        #FF0010
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$turquoise-blue: #00FFEF;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$turquoise-blue-r: 0;
$turquoise-blue-g: 255;
$turquoise-blue-b: 239;

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