paleturquoise

#AFEEEE

CSS color

Pale Turquoise (#AFEEEE) is a soft, ethereal CSS near-white turquoise — a faint blue-green with a dreamy quality. This barely-there turquoise evokes shallow tropical waters seen from above, frosted glass, and the pale shimmer of certain gemstones. It's used in spa branding, luxury bathroom design, and airy, high-key digital interfaces for its sense of purity and light.

Color Values

HEX

#AFEEEE

RGB

175, 238, 238

HSL

180.0, 64.9%, 81.0%

HSV

180.0, 26.5%, 93.3%

CMYK

26.5%, 0.0%, 0.0%, 6.7%

OKLCH

0.9069 0.0632 196.1

Properties

Color Psychology

Light cyans and sky blues are among the most universally calming colors, evoking clear skies and fresh air. They inspire openness, mental clarity, and a sense of freedom. These tones are psychologically associated with truthfulness and uncomplicated communication.

Design Usage

Soft cyan makes an excellent background for info alerts, tooltips, and educational content sections. It creates a sense of spaciousness in dashboard layouts without the sterility of pure white. Pair it with deep blue or navy text for a professional, high-contrast information hierarchy.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #AFEEEE;
color: #AFEEEE;
border-color: #AFEEEE;
Nearest Tailwind: Cyan 200 #A5F3FC

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.29:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

16.29:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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