CSS named color

MediumTurquoise #48D1CC

MediumTurquoise is a cyan with the hex code #48D1CC, which converts to rgb(72, 209, 204). Open #48D1CC in the converter to tweak it.

MediumTurquoise color values

How #48D1CC converts to RGB

Split the hex code into three pairs and read each pair as a base-16 number: 48 → 72, D1 → 209, CC → 204. That gives rgb(72, 209, 204). The step-by-step guide explains the math.

Shades of MediumTurquoise

Mixed toward black in 10% steps. Click a swatch to copy its hex.

Tints of MediumTurquoise

Mixed toward white in 10% steps.

Color harmonies

Hue rotations of MediumTurquoise on the HSL color wheel, keeping saturation and lightness fixed. The color harmony guide explains when each scheme works.

Complementary

Analogous

Split-complementary

Triadic

Tetradic (square)

Contrast and accessibility

Use black text on a mediumturquoise background. Test any other pair in the contrast checker; thresholds are explained in the WCAG contrast guide.

Use MediumTurquoise in CSS

.element {
  color: mediumturquoise;                         /* keyword */
  background-color: #48D1CC;            /* hex */
  border-color: rgb(72 209 204 / 50%);    /* 50% transparent */
}

Need it semi-transparent? Append an alpha byte: #48D1CC80 is MediumTurquoise at 50% opacity. See RGBA & transparency.

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FAQ

What is the HEX code for MediumTurquoise?

The CSS named color mediumturquoise is #48D1CC in hexadecimal. In CSS you can write color: mediumturquoise; or color: #48D1CC; — both produce the same pixel.

What is MediumTurquoise in RGB?

MediumTurquoise is rgb(72, 209, 204): red 72, green 209, blue 204 on the 0–255 scale. As normalized 0–1 floats that is (0.282, 0.82, 0.8).

Is white or black text more readable on MediumTurquoise?

Black text is more readable. White on #48D1CC has a contrast ratio of 1.86:1 (Fail), black on #48D1CC has 11.26:1 (AAA). WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for normal text.