Antarctica is a bright, muted turquoise with hex value #bfd2d0 and RGB coordinates rgb(191, 210, 208). In the HSL color space it reads hsl(174, 17%, 79%), and in CMYK print production it translates to cmyk(9%, 0%, 1%, 18%). It sits in the turquoise family of the visible spectrum.

Colors in the turquoise family are commonly associated with calm, clarity, communication, refreshment. Antarctica inherits those signals and shifts them according to its lightness: lighter variants feel approachable and modern. Designers reach for this shade when they want to evoke calm without overwhelming the surrounding palette.

Across cultures, turquoise frequently signals calm and clarity. In modern digital design Antarctica is often chosen to communicate calm and restraint, especially when paired with neutral supporting tones. It behaves well as a background or accent.

Choose Antarctica when you want the familiarity of turquoise with a specific airy character. Its WCAG contrast on white is 1.57:1 and on black is 13.34:1, which means it works well for body text on dark backgrounds.

Antarctica is well-suited for backgrounds, dividers, card surfaces, and decorative accents. In branding it often appears in SaaS, finance, and healthcare contexts. Pair it with a complementary accent and a neutral anchor for a balanced palette.