Teal & Dark Teal, Blue Color Palette
:root {
--color-1: #0A2C25;
--color-2: #217DB5;
--color-3: #34DDBF;
--color-4: #E4F5F0;
}
colors: {
'palette-1': '#0A2C25',
'palette-2': '#217DB5',
'palette-3': '#34DDBF',
'palette-4': '#E4F5F0',
}
const palette = [
'#0A2C25',
'#217DB5',
'#34DDBF',
'#E4F5F0',
];
$color-1: #0A2C25;
$color-2: #217DB5;
$color-3: #34DDBF;
$color-4: #E4F5F0;
This is a cool, high-energy 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch.
About this color palette
This is a cool, high-energy 4-colour palette pairing strongly contrasting colours for real visual punch. It is anchored by Teal (#34DDBF) and reads as well balanced in lightness, with an average saturation of 62% and lightness of 50%. It works well for calm, professional and modern interfaces.
The colors in this palette
Dark Teal #0A2C25
rgb(10, 44, 37) · hsl(168, 63%, 11%)
A deep, low-lightness tone — strong for text, headings and bold accents.
Blue #217DB5
rgb(33, 125, 181) · hsl(203, 69%, 42%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Teal #34DDBF
rgb(52, 221, 191) · hsl(169, 71%, 54%)
A vivid, saturated tone that draws the eye — best for accents and highlights.
Light Teal #E4F5F0
rgb(228, 245, 240) · hsl(162, 46%, 93%)
A light, airy tone — ideal for backgrounds and subtle fills.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #0A2C25 | #E4F5F0 | 13.3:1 | Pass | Pass |
| #0A2C25 | #34DDBF | 8.74:1 | Pass | Pass |
| #217DB5 | #E4F5F0 | 3.99:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #0A2C25 | #217DB5 | 3.33:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #217DB5 | #34DDBF | 2.62:1 | Fail | Fail |
| #34DDBF | #E4F5F0 | 1.52:1 | Fail | Fail |
How to use these colors
- Background — Light Teal (#E4F5F0): the lightest tone — a clean base for large areas
- Text — Dark Teal (#0A2C25): the darkest tone — readable for body copy and headings
- Primary — Teal (#34DDBF): the most saturated tone — buttons, links and key UI
- Accent — Blue (#217DB5): 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 Teal (#0A2C25), Blue (#217DB5), Teal (#34DDBF) and Light Teal (#E4F5F0).
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 #0A2C25, #217DB5, #34DDBF and #E4F5F0. 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 Light Teal reaches a contrast ratio of 13.3:1, which meets the WCAG AAA standard for readable text.