Teal Awning Color Palette
#F0EFE4 · #1E7E7E · #0E565E · #2A2E2C
Use #F0EFE4 as the background. Use #1E7E7E as the primary accent. Use #0E565E as secondary. Use #2A2E2C as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Teal Awning — vintage, cool, ocean, warm.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Teal Awning 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: 85.9% | 240, 239, 228 | 0%, 0%, 5%, 6% | 55°, 29%, 92% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 16.7% | 30, 126, 126 | 76%, 0%, 0%, 51% | 180°, 62%, 31% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 7.6% | 14, 86, 94 | 85%, 9%, 0%, 63% | 186°, 74%, 21% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.6% | 42, 46, 44 | 9%, 0%, 4%, 82% | 150°, 5%, 17% |
Teal Awning 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 Teal Awning palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Teal Awning 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2A2E2C on #F0EFE4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.91:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F0EFE4 on #2A2E2C |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.91:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0E565E on #F0EFE4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.24:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F0EFE4 on #0E565E |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.24:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1E7E7E on #F0EFE4 |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.19:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F0EFE4 on #1E7E7E |
Aa Sample Text
| 4.19:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2A2E2C on #1E7E7E |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.85:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E7E7E on #2A2E2C |
Aa Sample Text
| 2.85:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0E565E on #1E7E7E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.73:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E7E7E on #0E565E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.73:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2A2E2C on #0E565E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.65:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0E565E on #2A2E2C |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.65:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Teal Awning palette is built using a triadic relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A triadic 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 Teal Awning
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 #1E7E7E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #1E7E7E — 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 Teal Awning Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #1E7E7E for buttons and links — it scores 4.2:1 against the #F0EFE4 background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #2A2E2C — 11.9:1 against #F0EFE4 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #0E565E carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a deep lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #1E7E7E.
How to Implement the Teal Awning Color Scheme
To use this Teal Awning 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 #F0EFE4 for the main background and #1E7E7E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #2A2E2C and #F0EFE4 is 11.91:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Teal Awning Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Teal Awning color palette?
The Teal Awning palette contains #F0EFE4, #1E7E7E, #0E565E, #2A2E2C. 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 Teal Awning color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #2A2E2C on #F0EFE4 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 Teal Awning palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #912222, #264F78, #161613 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 Teal Awning palette create?
Teal Awning reads as vintage, cool, ocean. Gently saturated teal drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated yellow — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Teal Awning color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Teal Awning 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 Teal Awning 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 Teal Awning's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.