Teal Classic is a vivid complementary color palette tagged modern, teal, gray. Near-complementary hues (about 169° apart) make this a high-contrast, attention-grabbing combination. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. Warm and cool hues are mixed, which adds depth.
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Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (23% to 95%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Smoke (#EDF6F9) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Pine (#006D77) on #EDF6F9 gives 5.54:1, passing WCAG AA.
- Primary: Latte (#E29578) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links with a border or a darker shade for contrast.
- Accent: Ash (#83C5BE) for highlights, badges and hover states.
1 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Pine on Smoke at 5.54:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Teal Classic
A palette preview that turns four colors into a page, so you can judge hierarchy, contrast and mood before you commit.
Primary action SecondaryColor blindness simulation
Color-blind check: all four colors stay distinguishable under protanopia, deuteranopia and tritanopia.
Contrast check WCAG ratios between palette colors
| Pair | Sample | Ratio | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
#006D77 on #EDF6F9 | Aa | 5.54:1 | AA |
#006D77 on #83C5BE | Aa | 3.1:1 | AA large only |
#006D77 on #E29578 | Aa | 2.55:1 | Fail |
#EDF6F9 on #E29578 | Aa | 2.18:1 | Fail |
#83C5BE on #EDF6F9 | Aa | 1.79:1 | Fail |
#83C5BE on #E29578 | Aa | 1.21:1 | Fail |