Pale Turquoise color: hex code #AFEEEE
Pale Turquoise has the hex code #AFEEEE. It is a light, moderate cyan.
In the RGB color model it is made of 68.6% red, 93.3% green and 93.3% blue (175, 238, 238).
Its hue angle is 180°, with 65% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 26% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow and 7% black.
You can use it in CSS with the keyword paleturquoise.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 16.29:1).
Pale Turquoise (#AFEEEE) color codes
| HEX | #AFEEEE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(175, 238, 238) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(68.6%, 93.3%, 93.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(180, 65%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(180, 26%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(26%, 0%, 0%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(90.06, -19.64, -6.4) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(90.06, 20.65, 198.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(63.681, 76.433, 92.27) | |
| Decimal | 11529966 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Pale Turquoise, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #AFEEEE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 16.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #AFEEEE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.29:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 16.29:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #AFEEEE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#e6e8eeProtanopia
no red cones#dadfefDeuteranopia
no green cones#99f2eeTritanopia
no blue cones#e3e3e3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #afeeee; }
.text { color: #afeeee; }
.border { border: 2px solid #afeeee; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(175 238 238 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #afeeee, #afcfee); }Similar colors
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See #AFEEEE on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #AFEEEE?
- #AFEEEE is a light, moderate cyan known as Pale Turquoise. It belongs to the teal family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Pale Turquoise?
- The RGB value is 175, 238, 238: 175 red, 238 green and 238 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Pale Turquoise?
- The complementary color is #EEAFAF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #AFEEEE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 16.29:1 and white text 1.29:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.