Teal & Dark Blue, Dark Teal Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #27323B;
--color-2: #253936;
--color-3: #45668D;
--color-4: #2BD4BC;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#27323B',
'palette-2': '#253936',
'palette-3': '#45668D',
'palette-4': '#2BD4BC',
}
const palette = [
'#27323B',
'#253936',
'#45668D',
'#2BD4BC',
];
$color-1: #27323B;
$color-2: #253936;
$color-3: #45668D;
$color-4: #2BD4BC;
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 Teal (#2BD4BC) and reads as deep and moody, with an average saturation of 36% and lightness of 32%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Dark Blue #27323B
rgb(39, 50, 59) · hsl(207, 20%, 19%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Dark Teal #253936
rgb(37, 57, 54) · hsl(171, 21%, 18%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Blue #45668D
rgb(69, 102, 141) · hsl(213, 34%, 41%)
A balanced mid-tone that works well for primary surfaces and UI elements.
Teal #2BD4BC
rgb(43, 212, 188) · hsl(171, 66%, 50%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #27323B | #2BD4BC | 7:1 | Pass | Pass |
| #253936 | #2BD4BC | 6.55:1 | Pass | Fail |
| #45668D | #2BD4BC | 3.18:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #27323B | #45668D | 2.2:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #253936 | #45668D | 2.06:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #27323B | #253936 | 1.07:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Teal (#2BD4BC): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Teal (#253936): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Blue (#45668D): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Dark Teal (#253936): 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 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 Blue (#27323B), Dark Teal (#253936), Blue (#45668D) and Teal (#2BD4BC).
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 #27323B, #253936, #45668D and #2BD4BC. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
Yes — Dark Blue text on Teal reaches a contrast ratio of 7:1, which meets the WCAG AAA standard for readable text.