Deep Teal Color Psychology & Meaning
Deep teal is the professional version of the color spectrum's most trusted zone — these teal-greens signal both the calm of wellness and the reliability of professional services.
#0A2828
#1A4A4A
#2A7A7A
#60AAAA
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Deep Teal Color Palette
#0A2828 · #1A4A4A · #2A7A7A · #60AAAA
AA
WCAG Grade
5.8:1
Contrast Ratio
2,200
Saves
5,900
AI Copies
Use #0A2828 as the background. Use #1A4A4A as the primary accent. Use #2A7A7A as secondary. Use #60AAAA as body text. Palette: Deep Teal.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Deep 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: 1.7% | 10, 40, 40 | 75%, 0%, 0%, 84% | 180°, 60%, 10% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 5.6% | 26, 74, 74 | 65%, 0%, 0%, 71% | 180°, 48%, 20% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 15.8% | 42, 122, 122 | 66%, 0%, 0%, 52% | 180°, 49%, 32% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 34.1% | 96, 170, 170 | 44%, 0%, 0%, 33% | 180°, 30%, 52% |
Deep 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 Deep Teal palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#0A2828 gently saturated teal
#1A4A4A gently saturated teal
#2A7A7A gently saturated teal
#60AAAA gently saturated teal
Deep 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #60AAAA on #0A2828 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.81:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #0A2828 on #60AAAA |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.81:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #60AAAA on #1A4A4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.69:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1A4A4A on #60AAAA |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.69:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2A7A7A on #0A2828 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.09:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #0A2828 on #2A7A7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.09:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2A7A7A on #1A4A4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.96:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1A4A4A on #2A7A7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.96:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #60AAAA on #2A7A7A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.88:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2A7A7A on #60AAAA |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.88:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1A4A4A on #0A2828 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.58:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0A2828 on #1A4A4A |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.58:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Deep Teal palette is built using a analogous relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
Hue Wheel
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Deep teal has become a popular corporate color for companies wanting to differentiate from navy-blue convention while maintaining professionalism. Healthcare and fintech have adopted it particularly.
Best Design Use Cases
Very dark teal for backgrounds. Deep teal for surfaces. Mid teal for interactive. Bright teal for accent. Single hue, maximum depth.
Industries This Palette Suits
Healthcare brands, fintech, professional services, environmental tech, premium SaaS.
Colors That Pair Well With Deep 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.
red
directly opposite #1A4A4A on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
cyan-blue
30° beside #1A4A4A — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a paper-white carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Deep Teal Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #1A4A4A for small UI elements on #0A2828 — at 1.6:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #60AAAA — 5.8:1 against #0A2828 passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Let #2A7A7A carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #1A4A4A.
How to Implement the Deep Teal Color Scheme
To use this Deep 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 #0A2828 for the main background and #1A4A4A for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #60AAAA and #0A2828 is 5.81:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Deep Teal Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Deep Teal color palette?
The Deep Teal palette contains #0A2828, #1A4A4A, #2A7A7A, #60AAAA. 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 Deep Teal color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #60AAAA on #0A2828 reaches 5.8:1 (AA). 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 Deep Teal palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #842E2E, #203346, #EAF0F0 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 Deep Teal palette create?
Deep Teal reads as deep, calm, professional. Gently saturated teal drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated teal — a combination that works best when the deep base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Deep Teal color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Deep 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 Deep 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 Deep Teal's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.