turquoise 3

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #00C5CD?

RGB(0, 197, 205), HSL(182.3, 100.0%, 40.2%), CMYK(100.0%, 3.9%, 0.0%, 19.6%).

Q: Does #00C5CD meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.13:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#00C5CD

X11 color

Overview

#00C5CD is a cool, light color. In RGB it is 0, 197, 205, in HSL 182.3°, 100.0%, 40.2%, and in CMYK 100.0%, 3.9%, 0.0%, 19.6%. The nearest named color is turquoise 3.

Turquoise 3 (#00C5CD) is a medium, balanced cyan-blue from the X11 Turquoise series, providing a classic, natural-feeling turquoise midpoint with strong blue-green balance and medium depth. Among the most usable of the X11 turquoise variants for broad design applications, it evokes the colour of healthy coral reef water and the turquoise gemstone itself. Used in wellness, travel, and marine-themed design for a clean, confident teal-blue.

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Color Values

HEX

#00C5CD

RGB

0, 197, 205

HSL

182.3, 100.0%, 40.2%

HSV

182.3, 100.0%, 80.4%

CMYK

100.0%, 3.9%, 0.0%, 19.6%

OKLCH

0.7484 0.1272 200.0

Properties

Cool Light Nearest: turquoise 3

Color Psychology

True cyan sits at the boundary of blue and green in the visible spectrum, projecting futurism, precision, and digital innovation. It is a primary color in CMYK printing and RGB displays, giving it a distinctly technological identity. Cyan suggests cutting-edge thinking and clear communication.

Design Usage

Medium cyan is a staple in tech branding, cloud computing services, and developer tools. It works well for interactive elements, link hover states, and data visualization highlights. Because cyan is highly saturated, use it as an accent rather than a dominant color to avoid visual strain.