NCS S 1050-B50G Turquoise

#20A8A0

NCS color

NCS S 1050-B50G (#20A8A0) is a vivid NCS turquoise — a balanced blue-green with equal parts blue and green at high chromaticness and moderate depth. This rich turquoise evokes the mineral colour of the gemstone itself, the waters of the Caribbean, and Native American jewelry traditions. It's a striking accent in jewelry packaging, spa branding, and swimwear.

Color Values

HEX

#20A8A0

RGB

32, 168, 160

HSL

176.5, 68.0%, 39.2%

HSV

176.5, 81.0%, 65.9%

CMYK

81.0%, 0.0%, 4.8%, 34.1%

OKLCH

0.6625 0.1089 188.6

Properties

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.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #20A8A0;
color: #20A8A0;
border-color: #20A8A0;
Nearest Tailwind: Teal 600 #0D9488

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.93:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.17:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #20A8A0?

RGB(32, 168, 160) · HSL(176.5, 68.0%, 39.2%) · CMYK(81.0%, 0.0%, 4.8%, 34.1%)

Does #20A8A0 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.93:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #20A8A0?

Use 000000 text on a #20A8A0 background; contrast on black is 7.17:1.