Dark Teal & Dark Teal, Charcoal Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #182C30;
--color-2: #4C3C45;
--color-3: #1E1123;
--color-4: #0A2029;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#182C30',
'palette-2': '#4C3C45',
'palette-3': '#1E1123',
'palette-4': '#0A2029',
}
const palette = [
'#182C30',
'#4C3C45',
'#1E1123',
'#0A2029',
];
$color-1: #182C30;
$color-2: #4C3C45;
$color-3: #1E1123;
$color-4: #0A2029;
This is a cool, versatile 4-colour palette whose tones sit close together for a smooth, cohesive feel.
About this color palette
This is a cool, versatile 4-colour palette whose tones sit close together for a smooth, cohesive feel. It is anchored by Dark Teal (#0A2029) and reads as deep and moody, with an average saturation of 35% and lightness of 15%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Dark Teal #182C30
rgb(24, 44, 48) · hsl(190, 33%, 14%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Charcoal #4C3C45
rgb(76, 60, 69) · hsl(326, 12%, 27%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Dark Violet #1E1123
rgb(30, 17, 35) · hsl(283, 35%, 10%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Dark Teal #0A2029
rgb(10, 32, 41) · hsl(197, 61%, 10%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4C3C45 | #1E1123 | 1.76:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #4C3C45 | #0A2029 | 1.63:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #182C30 | #4C3C45 | 1.41:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #182C30 | #1E1123 | 1.24:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #182C30 | #0A2029 | 1.15:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #1E1123 | #0A2029 | 1.08:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Charcoal (#4C3C45): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Teal (#0A2029): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Dark Teal (#0A2029): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Dark Violet (#1E1123): 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 (#182C30), Charcoal (#4C3C45), Dark Violet (#1E1123) and Dark Teal (#0A2029).
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 #182C30, #4C3C45, #1E1123 and #0A2029. You can copy them as CSS variables, Tailwind, SCSS or JSON from the code panel above.
Is this palette accessible for text?
The colours are fairly close in contrast, so pair them carefully for text — put a very light or very dark colour behind body text, and check the contrast table above.