What Color Does Teal and Coral Make?

Teal#008080
+
Coral#FF7F50
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#A58569
Warm Gray / Mauve

#A58569

Warm Gray / Mauve

HEX#A58569
RGBrgb(165, 133, 105)
HSLhsl(28°, 25%, 53%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 19%, 36%, 35%)
CIELABLab(57.8, 8.2, 19.7)

Pantone (approx.)

Warm Gray 7 CApproximate (ΔE 9.7)
Warm Gray 9 CApproximate (ΔE 11.2)
Warm Gray 5 CApproximate (ΔE 13.1)

RAL (approx.)

RAL 3012Beige redApproximate (ΔE 8.2)
RAL 7048Pearl mouse greyApproximate (ΔE 10.6)
RAL 1011Brown beigeApproximate (ΔE 12.1)

Pantone and RAL codes shown are mathematical approximations calculated by color distance (ΔE CIEDE2000). They are not officially certified values.

About This Color Combination

Teal and coral are a near-complementary pair, and mixing them as pigments produces warm gray and mauve tones with surprising subtlety. The cool blue-green of teal tempers the warm orange-pink of coral, resulting in a sophisticated neutral that retains hints of both parents. This combination has been a defining trend in modern interior and graphic design.

Usage Tips

In painting, teal-coral mixes create nuanced grays that are far more interesting than simple black-white blends, with an inherent warmth that suits portrait shadows. Interior designers frequently pair teal and coral as accent colors against the warm gray backdrop they naturally produce, creating a self-harmonizing scheme. In graphic design, this pairing is a go-to for modern, approachable brands that want energy without harshness. Use the mixed neutral as a background and the pure parent colors as highlights.

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