Teal Enamel Color Palette
#F0F0E8 · #2E8E92 · #146066 · #123034
Use #F0F0E8 as the background. Use #2E8E92 as the primary accent. Use #146066 as secondary. Use #123034 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Teal Enamel — vintage, cool, mono, royal.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Teal Enamel 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: 86.7% | 240, 240, 232 | 0%, 0%, 3%, 6% | 60°, 21%, 93% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 22.0% | 46, 142, 146 | 68%, 3%, 0%, 43% | 182°, 52%, 38% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 9.5% | 20, 96, 102 | 80%, 6%, 0%, 60% | 184°, 67%, 24% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.5% | 18, 48, 52 | 65%, 8%, 0%, 80% | 187°, 49%, 14% |
Teal Enamel 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 Enamel palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Teal Enamel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #123034 on #F0F0E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 12.24:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F0F0E8 on #123034 |
Aa Sample Text
| 12.24:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #146066 on #F0F0E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.33:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #F0F0E8 on #146066 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.33:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #123034 on #2E8E92 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.60:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2E8E92 on #123034 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.60:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2E8E92 on #F0F0E8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.39:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F0F0E8 on #2E8E92 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.39:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #123034 on #146066 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.93:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #146066 on #123034 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.93:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #146066 on #2E8E92 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.87:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E8E92 on #146066 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.87:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Teal Enamel 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 Enamel
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 #2E8E92 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #2E8E92 — 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 Enamel Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #2E8E92 for buttons and links — it scores 3.4:1 against the #F0F0E8 background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #123034 — 12.2:1 against #F0F0E8 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #146066 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a deep lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #2E8E92.
How to Implement the Teal Enamel Color Scheme
To use this Teal Enamel 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 #F0F0E8 for the main background and #2E8E92 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #123034 and #F0F0E8 is 12.24:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Teal Enamel Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Teal Enamel color palette?
The Teal Enamel palette contains #F0F0E8, #2E8E92, #146066, #123034. 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 Enamel color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #123034 on #F0F0E8 reaches 12.2:1 (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 Enamel palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #93322F, #385E8A, #151513 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 Enamel palette create?
Teal Enamel reads as vintage, cool, mono. Gently saturated teal drives the personality, grounded by muted yellow — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Teal Enamel color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Teal Enamel 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 Enamel 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 Enamel's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.