Cyan / Teal color · XKCD survey name
Deep Turquoise Color Code: #017374
Deep Turquoise (#017374) is a dark, vivid cyan shade: RGB 1, 115, 116, HSL 181°, 98%, 23%. White text reads comfortably on it (5.66:1 contrast).
Deep Turquoise color values
#017374
rgb(1, 115, 116)
hsl(181, 98%, 23%)
181, 99%, 45%
hwb(181 0% 55%)
99%, 1%, 0%, 55%
95092
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Deep Turquoise?
“Deep Turquoise” is a crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey, in which participants typed names for colors they were shown. It is a popular everyday label rather than an official standard.
Its hue angle of 181° places it in the cyan part of the color wheel, with 98% saturation (vivid) and 23% lightness (dark). It is a cool color.
Compared with the other cyan / teal colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 15% of them and more saturated than 42% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.135, which makes it a mid-tone color. That is below the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so white text has the advantage.
Deep Turquoise counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 23% and its relative luminance is 0.135. White text reads comfortably on it (5.66:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Deep Turquoise
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 5.66:1 Good | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Black text | Sample text | 3.70:1 Limited | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Deep Turquoise
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Deep Turquoise
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
Select any swatch to copy its HEX code. Build longer scales with the tints and shades tool.
Similar colors
Where to use Deep Turquoise
- Button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (5.66:1 contrast)
- Large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough
- Fresh accents against warm colors
- Data-visualization series
- Info states and links
- Technology and water-themed graphics
Use Deep Turquoise in CSS
:root {
--color-deep-turquoise: #017374;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-deep-turquoise);
background-color: #017374;
border: 2px solid #017374;
}Questions about Deep Turquoise
What is the HEX code for Deep Turquoise?
Deep Turquoise is #017374.
What is the RGB value of Deep Turquoise?
The RGB value of Deep Turquoise is 1, 115, 116: 1 red, 115 green and 116 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(1, 115, 116) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Deep Turquoise?
The HSL value of Deep Turquoise is 181°, 98%, 23% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(181, 98%, 23%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Deep Turquoise?
A standard conversion gives about C 99%, M 1%, Y 0%, K 55%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Deep Turquoise a light or dark color?
Deep Turquoise counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 23% and its relative luminance is 0.135. White text reads comfortably on it (5.66:1 contrast).
How does Deep Turquoise look with white text?
White text on Deep Turquoise has a contrast ratio of 5.66:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
How does Deep Turquoise look with black text?
Black text on Deep Turquoise has a contrast ratio of 3.70:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.
What colors go well with Deep Turquoise?
Blood is its complementary color, and Jungle Green sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Deep Turquoise be used?
It suits button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (5.66:1 contrast); large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough; fresh accents against warm colors.
How do I use Deep Turquoise in CSS?
Use color: #017374; for text, background-color: #017374; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-deep-turquoise: #017374; and reuse it with var(--color-deep-turquoise).
About this color page
Crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey (CC0). Values are calculated from the HEX code; color names are labels, not trademarks or standards unless stated. Screens render colors differently, so always check important colors on your own device. See the disclaimer.