Phthalo Teal Color Palette
#D0E8E4 · #1E8E8E · #0E5A5E · #062A2E
Use #D0E8E4 as the background. Use #1E8E8E as the primary accent. Use #0E5A5E as secondary. Use #062A2E as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Phthalo Teal — ocean, cool, mono, neon.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Phthalo 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: 76.7% | 208, 232, 228 | 10%, 0%, 2%, 9% | 170°, 34%, 86% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 21.6% | 30, 142, 142 | 79%, 0%, 0%, 44% | 180°, 65%, 34% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 8.2% | 14, 90, 94 | 85%, 4%, 0%, 63% | 183°, 74%, 21% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.9% | 6, 42, 46 | 87%, 9%, 0%, 82% | 186°, 77%, 10% |
Phthalo 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 Phthalo Teal palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Phthalo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #062A2E on #D0E8E4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.86:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #D0E8E4 on #062A2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.86:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0E5A5E on #D0E8E4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.18:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #D0E8E4 on #0E5A5E |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.18:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #062A2E on #1E8E8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.86:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1E8E8E on #062A2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.86:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #1E8E8E on #D0E8E4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.08:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #D0E8E4 on #1E8E8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.08:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #0E5A5E on #1E8E8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.01:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E8E8E on #0E5A5E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.01:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #062A2E on #0E5A5E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.92:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0E5A5E on #062A2E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.92:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Analogous Scheme
The Phthalo 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.
A analogous palette is often preferred by professional designers because it creates a calm, serene atmosphere by using neighboring colors.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Phthalo 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 #1E8E8E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #1E8E8E — 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 Phthalo Teal Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #1E8E8E for buttons and links — it scores 3.1:1 against the #D0E8E4 background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #062A2E — 11.9:1 against #D0E8E4 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #0E5A5E carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a deep lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #1E8E8E.
How to Implement the Phthalo Teal Color Scheme
To use this Phthalo 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 #D0E8E4 for the main background and #1E8E8E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #062A2E and #D0E8E4 is 11.86:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Phthalo Teal Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Phthalo Teal color palette?
The Phthalo Teal palette contains #D0E8E4, #1E8E8E, #0E5A5E, #062A2E. 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 Phthalo Teal color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #062A2E on #D0E8E4 reaches 11.9:1 (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 Phthalo Teal palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #931F1F, #275786, #131616 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 Phthalo Teal palette create?
Phthalo Teal reads as ocean, cool, mono. Saturated teal drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated teal — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Phthalo Teal color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Phthalo 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 Phthalo 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 Phthalo Teal's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.