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What Color Does Teal and Purple Make?

Teal#008080
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Purple#800080
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Slate Blue / Muted Indigo

#625580

Slate Blue / Muted Indigo

HEX#625580
RGBrgb(98, 85, 128)
HSLhsl(258°, 20%, 42%)
CMYKcmyk(23%, 34%, 0%, 50%)
CIELABLab(39, 15.1, -22.3)

Pantone™ Approximations

272 CApproximate (ΔE 11.5)
269 CApproximate (ΔE 12.6)
255 CApproximate (ΔE 13.2)

Pantone™ values shown are mathematical approximations, not official Pantone colors. Pantone® is a registered trademark of Pantone LLC.

RAL (approx.)

RAL 4005Blue lilacApproximate (ΔE 7.3)
RAL 4011Pearl violetApproximate (ΔE 12.2)
RAL 5014Pigeon blueApproximate (ΔE 12.2)

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 purple blended together produce slate blue and muted indigo, sophisticated cool-toned hues that sit in the blue-violet range with added depth and complexity. Both colors share blue as a component, which drives the mix toward a cooler result, while teal's green and purple's red partially neutralize each other to mute the saturation. The resulting slate has an inherently refined, jewel-like quality.

Usage Tips

In fine art painting, slate blue from teal-purple mixes is excellent for twilight skies, deep water, and the cool shadows of moonlit scenes. Graphic designers use muted indigo as a sophisticated primary in tech, finance, and luxury branding where blue signals trust but plain blue would be too generic. Interior designers deploy slate blue-violet in feature walls, bedroom textiles, and accent furniture for a moody, modern look. Pair with gold, cream, or copper to warm up the cool sophistication of this palette.

Color Codes & Implementation

Drop-in snippets for CSS variables, Tailwind, and SCSS.

:root {
  --color-primary: #008080;   /* Teal */
  --color-secondary: #800080; /* Purple */
  --color-accent: #625580;    /* Slate Blue / Muted Indigo */
}
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is teal and purple a good color combination?

Yes — teal and purple is a richly jewel-toned pairing that feels luxurious and slightly mystical. Both colors share a blue undertone, which keeps them harmonious instead of clashing. It is widely used in cosmetics, gaming, and entertainment branding for its premium, vibrant feel.

What mood does teal and purple create?

Teal-and-purple evokes creativity, depth, and a touch of magic. The combination tends toward 'cosmic' or 'twilight' territory, which is why it dominates fantasy book covers, music festival branding, and beauty products that want to feel sophisticated yet imaginative.

What are the hex codes for teal and purple?

Teal is #008080 (RGB: 0, 128, 128) and a classic purple is #800080 (RGB: 128, 0, 128). When mixed perceptually they produce a slate-blue / muted indigo near #625580, a beautiful neutral bridge between the two accents.

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