Peacock Teal Color Psychology & Meaning
The peacock tail is a teal-blue that shifts with the light, one of the most saturated colors in nature. The palette of pale aqua to deep teal reads as pride, display, and regal confidence.
#F0F5F5
#C0E0E0
#1A8A8A
#0A3A3A
Background
Primary Accent
Secondary
Body Text
Peacock Teal Color Palette
#F0F5F5 · #C0E0E0 · #1A8A8A · #0A3A3A
AAA
WCAG Grade
11.4:1
Contrast Ratio
1,550
Saves
4,000
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Use #F0F5F5 as the background. Use #C0E0E0 as the primary accent. Use #1A8A8A as secondary. Use #0A3A3A as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Peacock Teal — rich, elegant, bold.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Peacock 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: 90.4% | 240, 245, 245 | 2%, 0%, 0%, 4% | 180°, 20%, 95% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 69.9% | 192, 224, 224 | 14%, 0%, 0%, 12% | 180°, 34%, 82% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 20.2% | 26, 138, 138 | 81%, 0%, 0%, 46% | 180°, 68%, 32% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 3.4% | 10, 58, 58 | 83%, 0%, 0%, 77% | 180°, 71%, 13% |
Peacock 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 Peacock Teal palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
#F0F5F5 muted teal
#C0E0E0 gently saturated teal
#1A8A8A saturated teal
#0A3A3A saturated teal
Peacock 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0A3A3A on #F0F5F5 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.37:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F0F5F5 on #0A3A3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.37:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0A3A3A on #C0E0E0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.92:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #C0E0E0 on #0A3A3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.92:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1A8A8A on #F0F5F5 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.78:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F0F5F5 on #1A8A8A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.78:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #0A3A3A on #1A8A8A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.01:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1A8A8A on #0A3A3A |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.01:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1A8A8A on #C0E0E0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.97:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C0E0E0 on #1A8A8A |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.97:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #C0E0E0 on #F0F5F5 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.27:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0F5F5 on #C0E0E0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.27:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Peacock 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
The peacock has symbolized royalty and immortality across Persian, Indian, and Roman cultures, and its feathers have adorned thrones and costumes for millennia. The iridescent teal of its train became a design classic of the art nouveau era.
Best Design Use Cases
Use the pale aqua for backgrounds, the soft teal for cards, and the peacock teal for primary accents. The deep teal works for text and elegant contrast.
Industries This Palette Suits
Luxury fashion, jewelry, interior design, Indian heritage brands, beauty, art deco revival.
Colors That Pair Well With Peacock 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 #C0E0E0 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
cyan-blue
30° beside #C0E0E0 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
tinted neutral
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Peacock Teal Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #C0E0E0 for small UI elements on #F0F5F5 — at 1.3:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #0A3A3A — 11.4:1 against #F0F5F5 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #1A8A8A carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #C0E0E0.
How to Implement the Peacock Teal Color Scheme
To use this Peacock 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 #F0F5F5 for the main background and #C0E0E0 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #0A3A3A and #F0F5F5 is 11.37:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Peacock Teal Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Peacock Teal color palette?
The Peacock Teal palette contains #F0F5F5, #C0E0E0, #1A8A8A, #0A3A3A. 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 Peacock Teal color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #0A3A3A on #F0F5F5 reaches 11.4:1 (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 Peacock Teal palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #CD9898, #C6D1DC, #131515 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 Peacock Teal palette create?
Peacock Teal reads as rich, elegant, bold. Gently saturated teal drives the personality, grounded by muted teal — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Peacock Teal color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Peacock 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 Peacock 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 Peacock Teal's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.