Celadon Teal Color Palette
#E8F0E4 · #7EB8A0 · #3E8E86 · #1E4038
Use #E8F0E4 as the background. Use #7EB8A0 as the primary accent. Use #3E8E86 as secondary. Use #1E4038 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Celadon Teal — vintage, royal, cool, earthy.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Celadon 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: 85.1% | 232, 240, 228 | 3%, 0%, 5%, 6% | 100°, 29%, 92% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 41.3% | 126, 184, 160 | 32%, 0%, 13%, 28% | 155°, 29%, 61% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 22.1% | 62, 142, 134 | 56%, 0%, 6%, 44% | 174°, 39%, 40% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 4.2% | 30, 64, 56 | 53%, 0%, 13%, 75% | 166°, 36%, 18% |
Celadon 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 Celadon Teal palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Celadon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1E4038 on #E8F0E4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.76:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E8F0E4 on #1E4038 |
Aa Sample Text
| 9.76:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1E4038 on #7EB8A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.01:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #7EB8A0 on #1E4038 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.01:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #3E8E86 on #E8F0E4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.32:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #E8F0E4 on #3E8E86 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.32:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1E4038 on #3E8E86 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.94:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3E8E86 on #1E4038 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.94:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #7EB8A0 on #E8F0E4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.95:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #E8F0E4 on #7EB8A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.95:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #3E8E86 on #7EB8A0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.71:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #7EB8A0 on #3E8E86 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.71:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Custom Scheme
The Celadon 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 Celadon 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 #7EB8A0 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #7EB8A0 — 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 Celadon Teal Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #7EB8A0 for small UI elements on #E8F0E4 — at 1.9:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #1E4038 — 9.8:1 against #E8F0E4 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #3E8E86 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #7EB8A0.
How to Implement the Celadon Teal Color Scheme
To use this Celadon 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 #E8F0E4 for the main background and #7EB8A0 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #1E4038 and #E8F0E4 is 9.76:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Celadon Teal Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Celadon Teal color palette?
The Celadon Teal palette contains #E8F0E4, #7EB8A0, #3E8E86, #1E4038. 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 Celadon Teal color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #1E4038 on #E8F0E4 reaches 9.8:1 (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 Celadon Teal palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #B87F97, #89ABAE, #141613 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 Celadon Teal palette create?
Celadon Teal reads as vintage, royal, cool. Gently saturated teal drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated yellow-green — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Celadon Teal color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Celadon 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 Celadon 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 Celadon Teal's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.