Teal Pinstripe Color Palette
#E6EAE6 · #1E4E56 · #123840 · #0A1E24
Use #E6EAE6 as the background. Use #1E4E56 as the primary accent. Use #123840 as secondary. Use #0A1E24 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Teal Pinstripe — royal, cool, mono, vintage.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Teal Pinstripe 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: 81.4% | 230, 234, 230 | 2%, 0%, 2%, 8% | 120°, 9%, 91% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 6.4% | 30, 78, 86 | 65%, 9%, 0%, 66% | 189°, 48%, 23% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 3.3% | 18, 56, 64 | 72%, 13%, 0%, 75% | 190°, 56%, 16% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 1.1% | 10, 30, 36 | 72%, 17%, 0%, 86% | 194°, 57%, 9% |
Teal Pinstripe 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 Pinstripe palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Teal Pinstripe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0A1E24 on #E6EAE6 |
Aa Sample Text
| 14.11:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E6EAE6 on #0A1E24 |
Aa Sample Text
| 14.11:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #123840 on #E6EAE6 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.37:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E6EAE6 on #123840 |
Aa Sample Text
| 10.37:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1E4E56 on #E6EAE6 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.58:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #E6EAE6 on #1E4E56 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.58:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #0A1E24 on #1E4E56 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.86:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E4E56 on #0A1E24 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.86:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #123840 on #1E4E56 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.37:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E4E56 on #123840 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.37:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #0A1E24 on #123840 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.36:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #123840 on #0A1E24 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.36:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Custom Scheme
The Teal Pinstripe palette is built using a custom relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A custom 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 Pinstripe
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 #1E4E56 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #1E4E56 — 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 Pinstripe Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #1E4E56 for buttons and links — it scores 7.6:1 against the #E6EAE6 background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #0A1E24 — 14.1:1 against #E6EAE6 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #123840 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a deep lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #1E4E56.
How to Implement the Teal Pinstripe Color Scheme
To use this Teal Pinstripe 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 #E6EAE6 for the main background and #1E4E56 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #0A1E24 and #E6EAE6 is 14.11:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Teal Pinstripe Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Teal Pinstripe color palette?
The Teal Pinstripe palette contains #E6EAE6, #1E4E56, #123840, #0A1E24. 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 Pinstripe color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #0A1E24 on #E6EAE6 reaches 14.1:1 (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 Pinstripe palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #843B2E, #243451, #141514 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 Pinstripe palette create?
Teal Pinstripe reads as royal, cool, mono. Gently saturated teal drives the personality, grounded by muted green — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Teal Pinstripe color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Teal Pinstripe 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 Pinstripe 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 Pinstripe's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.