Teal — #008080 HEX Color
About Teal
Teal (#008080) is a cool, dark, vivid cyan tone with a hue of 180°, saturation of 100% and lightness of 25%. It works well for tech and wellness branding and conveys a refreshing feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 4.77:1, while on black it reaches 4.40:1 — so prefer white text when using #008080 as a background.
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Accessibility & Contrast
Recommendation: when using #008080 as a background, use white text for the highest contrast.
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Tints & Shades
CSS Code Snippets
background-color: #008080;color: #008080;border: 2px solid #008080;background: linear-gradient(135deg, #008080, #800000);Code Export
:root {
--color-primary: #008080;
--color-primary-rgb: 0, 128, 128;
--color-primary-hsl: 180, 100%, 25%;
}Explore Color Tools
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of color #008080?
Color #008080 is commonly known as Teal. It is a cool, dark, vivid cyan tone.
Is #008080 a warm or cool color?
Teal (#008080) is a cool color. With a hue of 180°, it falls in the cyan family.
What colors go well with #008080?
Colors that pair well with Teal (#008080) include its complementary color (#800000), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous cyan tones for harmonious palettes.