Dark Teal & Dark Teal, Muted Teal Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #27444B;
--color-2: #0A2430;
--color-3: #487387;
--color-4: #34BBB1;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#27444B',
'palette-2': '#0A2430',
'palette-3': '#487387',
'palette-4': '#34BBB1',
}
const palette = [
'#27444B',
'#0A2430',
'#487387',
'#34BBB1',
];
$color-1: #27444B;
$color-2: #0A2430;
$color-3: #487387;
$color-4: #34BBB1;
This is a cool, versatile 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony.
About this color palette
This is a cool, versatile 4-colour palette with a comfortable balance of contrast and harmony. It is anchored by Dark Teal (#0A2430) and reads as deep and moody, with an average saturation of 46% and lightness of 30%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Dark Teal #27444B
rgb(39, 68, 75) · hsl(192, 32%, 22%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Dark Teal #0A2430
rgb(10, 36, 48) · hsl(199, 66%, 11%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Muted Teal #487387
rgb(72, 115, 135) · hsl(199, 30%, 41%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Teal #34BBB1
rgb(52, 187, 177) · hsl(176, 56%, 47%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Accessibility & contrast
Colour contrast decides whether text stays readable. Here is how each pair of colours in this palette performs when one is used as text on the other, measured against the WCAG standard (AA needs 4.5:1, AAA needs 7:1).
| Text | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0A2430 | #34BBB1 | 6.8:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #27444B | #34BBB1 | 4.41:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #0A2430 | #487387 | 3.12:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #487387 | #34BBB1 | 2.18:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #27444B | #487387 | 2.02:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #27444B | #0A2430 | 1.54:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Teal (#34BBB1): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Teal (#0A2430): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Dark Teal (#0A2430): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Dark Teal (#27444B): a secondary highlight for badges and details
Colors that pair with this palette
Want to extend this palette? These colours pair naturally with its dominant Dark Teal tone, based on colour-wheel harmony. Tap a swatch to explore that colour family.
Frequently asked questions
What colours are in this palette?
This palette has 4 colours: Dark Teal (#27444B), Dark Teal (#0A2430), Muted Teal (#487387) and Teal (#34BBB1).
Is this a warm or cool colour palette?
It is a cool palette — its tones lean toward blues, greens and purples, which feel calm and modern.
What are the hex codes for this palette?
The hex codes are #27444B, #0A2430, #487387 and #34BBB1. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Dark Teal text on Teal reaches a contrast ratio of 6.8:1, which meets the WCAG AA standard for readable text.