Absinthe Teal Color Palette
#E4EFE4 · #4EA860 · #2E8E7A · #123A2E
Use #E4EFE4 as the background. Use #4EA860 as the primary accent. Use #2E8E7A as secondary. Use #123A2E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Absinthe Teal — neon, vintage, cool, moody.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Absinthe Teal color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 83.8% | 228, 239, 228 | 5%, 0%, 5%, 6% | 120°, 26%, 92% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 30.5% | 78, 168, 96 | 54%, 0%, 43%, 34% | 132°, 37%, 48% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 21.3% | 46, 142, 122 | 68%, 0%, 14%, 44% | 168°, 51%, 37% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 3.4% | 18, 58, 46 | 69%, 0%, 21%, 77% | 162°, 53%, 15% |
Absinthe Teal Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Absinthe Teal palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Absinthe Teal Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #123A2E on #E4EFE4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.64:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E4EFE4 on #123A2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.64:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #123A2E on #4EA860 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.25:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #4EA860 on #123A2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.25:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2E8E7A on #E4EFE4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.37:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #E4EFE4 on #2E8E7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.37:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #123A2E on #2E8E7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.15:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2E8E7A on #123A2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.15:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #4EA860 on #E4EFE4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.50:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E4EFE4 on #4EA860 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.50:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E8E7A on #4EA860 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.35:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #4EA860 on #2E8E7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.35:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Custom Scheme
The Absinthe Teal palette is built using a custom relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A custom palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Absinthe Teal
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
directly opposite #4EA860 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #4EA860 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Absinthe Teal Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #4EA860 for small UI elements on #E4EFE4 — at 2.5:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #123A2E — 10.6:1 against #E4EFE4 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #2E8E7A carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #4EA860.
How to Implement the Absinthe Teal Color Scheme
To use this Absinthe Teal color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'} Web Design Tip
Use #E4EFE4 for the main background and #4EA860 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #123A2E and #E4EFE4 is 10.64:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Absinthe Teal Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Absinthe Teal color palette?
The Absinthe Teal palette contains #E4EFE4, #4EA860, #2E8E7A, #123A2E. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Absinthe Teal color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #123A2E on #E4EFE4 reaches 10.6:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Absinthe Teal palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #A84D96, #599B88, #131613 extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Absinthe Teal palette create?
Absinthe Teal reads as neon, vintage, cool. Gently saturated green drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated green — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Absinthe Teal color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Absinthe Teal palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Absinthe Teal palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Absinthe Teal's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.