Teal Shutter Color Palette
#F0EFE6 · #2E8E8E · #1E6266 · #243034
Use #F0EFE6 as the background. Use #2E8E8E as the primary accent. Use #1E6266 as secondary. Use #243034 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Teal Shutter — earthy, cool, vintage, ocean.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Teal Shutter 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: 86.0% | 240, 239, 230 | 0%, 0%, 4%, 6% | 54°, 25%, 92% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 21.9% | 46, 142, 142 | 68%, 0%, 0%, 44% | 180°, 51%, 37% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 10.0% | 30, 98, 102 | 71%, 4%, 0%, 60% | 183°, 55%, 26% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 2.7% | 36, 48, 52 | 31%, 8%, 0%, 80% | 195°, 18%, 17% |
Teal Shutter 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 Shutter palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Teal Shutter 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #243034 on #F0EFE6 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.76:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F0EFE6 on #243034 |
Aa Sample Text
| 11.76:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #1E6266 on #F0EFE6 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.08:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #F0EFE6 on #1E6266 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.08:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #243034 on #2E8E8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.47:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2E8E8E on #243034 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.47:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #2E8E8E on #F0EFE6 |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.38:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #F0EFE6 on #2E8E8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 3.38:1 | Fail | Large headings, UI components |
| #243034 on #1E6266 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.93:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E6266 on #243034 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.93:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #1E6266 on #2E8E8E |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.80:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #2E8E8E on #1E6266 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.80:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Split-Complementary Scheme
The Teal Shutter palette is built using a split-complementary relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A split-complementary 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 Shutter
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 #2E8E8E on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #2E8E8E — 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 Shutter Without Breaking Accessibility
- Use #2E8E8E for buttons and links — it scores 3.4:1 against the #F0EFE6 background (above the 3:1 UI-components threshold).
- Set body text in #243034 — 11.8:1 against #F0EFE6 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Let #1E6266 carry sidebars, cards and footers — at a mid lightness it separates zones without stealing focus from #2E8E8E.
How to Implement the Teal Shutter Color Scheme
To use this Teal Shutter 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 #F0EFE6 for the main background and #2E8E8E for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #243034 and #F0EFE6 is 11.76:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Teal Shutter Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Teal Shutter color palette?
The Teal Shutter palette contains #F0EFE6, #2E8E8E, #1E6266, #243034. 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 Shutter color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #243034 on #F0EFE6 reaches 11.8:1 (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 Shutter palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #8E2E2E, #385E85, #161513 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 Shutter palette create?
Teal Shutter reads as earthy, cool, vintage. 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 Shutter color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Teal Shutter 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 Shutter 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 Shutter's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.