Cyan / Teal color · CSS named color
Teal Color Code: #008080
Teal is a dark, vivid cyan color with the hexadecimal value #008080. In RGB it is 0, 128, 128 and in HSL it is 180°, 100%, 25%. White text reads comfortably on it (4.77:1 contrast).
Teal color values
#008080
rgb(0, 128, 128)
hsl(180, 100%, 25%)
180, 100%, 50%
hwb(180 0% 50%)
100%, 0%, 0%, 50%
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teal
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Teal?
Teal is one of the named colors defined by the CSS Color specifications (keyword “teal”), so every modern browser understands it without a hex code.
Its hue angle of 180° places it in the cyan part of the color wheel, with 100% saturation (vivid) and 25% lightness (dark). It is a cool color.
Compared with the other cyan / teal colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 19% of them and more saturated than 62% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.170, which makes it a mid-tone color. That is below the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so white text has the advantage.
Teal counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 25% and its relative luminance is 0.170. White text reads comfortably on it (4.77:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Teal
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 4.77:1 Good | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Black text | Sample text | 4.39:1 Limited | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Teal
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Teal
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
Select any swatch to copy its HEX code. Build longer scales with the tints and shades tool.
Similar colors
Where to use Teal
- Button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (4.77:1 contrast)
- Accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations
- Large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough
- Technology and water-themed graphics
- Fresh accents against warm colors
- Data-visualization series
Teal appears in these curated palettes: Teal Shore (Blue Color Palettes), Red and Teal (Red Color Palettes), Mint and Teal (Green Color Palettes), Deep Teal (Dark Color Palettes), SaaS Calm (UI Color Palettes).
Use Teal in CSS
:root {
--color-teal: #008080;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-teal);
background-color: #008080;
border: 2px solid #008080;
}Questions about Teal
What is the HEX code for Teal?
Teal is #008080.
What is the RGB value of Teal?
The RGB value of Teal is 0, 128, 128: 0 red, 128 green and 128 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(0, 128, 128) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Teal?
The HSL value of Teal is 180°, 100%, 25% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(180, 100%, 25%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Teal?
A standard conversion gives about C 100%, M 0%, Y 0%, K 50%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Teal a light or dark color?
Teal counts as a dark color: its HSL lightness is 25% and its relative luminance is 0.170. White text reads comfortably on it (4.77:1 contrast).
How does Teal look with white text?
White text on Teal has a contrast ratio of 4.77:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
How does Teal look with black text?
Black text on Teal has a contrast ratio of 4.39:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.
What colors go well with Teal?
Maroon is its complementary color, and Jungle Green sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Teal be used?
It suits button, banner and badge backgrounds with white text (4.77:1 contrast); accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations; large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough.
How do I use Teal in CSS?
Use color: #008080; for text, background-color: #008080; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-teal: #008080; and reuse it with var(--color-teal).
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