Teal Tonal is a vivid monochromatic color palette tagged gradient, cold, teal. A monochromatic set: the same hue family from Gunmetal down to Ice. Saturation runs high, so use the brightest color sparingly and let the others carry the surface area. The overall temperature is cool.
Color codes click any value to copy
| Swatch | Name | HEX | RGB | HSL | OKLCH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunmetal | #003D3F | rgb(0, 61, 63) | hsl(182, 100%, 12%) | oklch(32.7% 0.056 198) | |
| Pine | #00757A | rgb(0, 117, 122) | hsl(182, 100%, 24%) | oklch(51.1% 0.087 200) | |
| Cadet | #25B5BB | rgb(37, 181, 187) | hsl(182, 67%, 44%) | oklch(70.5% 0.113 199) | |
| Ice | #C6F0F1 | rgb(198, 240, 241) | hsl(181, 61%, 86%) | oklch(92.6% 0.043 198) |
Why it works and how to use it
It works because the lightness range is wide (12% to 86%), which gives clear hierarchy between background, content and accents. Try it for websites, presentations and branding.
- Background: Ice (#C6F0F1) is the lightest color, so it belongs on large surfaces.
- Text: Gunmetal (#003D3F) on #C6F0F1 gives 9.85:1, passing WCAG AAA.
- Primary: Pine (#00757A) is the most saturated mid-tone; use it for buttons and links (4.48:1 against the background, fine for UI elements).
- Accent: Cadet (#25B5BB) for highlights, badges and hover states.
2 of 6 color pairs pass WCAG AA (4.5:1); the strongest is Gunmetal on Ice at 9.85:1.
Preview on a real UI see how the palette feels in context
Design faster with Teal Tonal
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
#003D3F on #C6F0F1 | Aa | 9.85:1 | AAA |
#003D3F on #25B5BB | Aa | 4.83:1 | AA |
#00757A on #C6F0F1 | Aa | 4.48:1 | AA large only |
#003D3F on #00757A | Aa | 2.2:1 | Fail |
#00757A on #25B5BB | Aa | 2.2:1 | Fail |
#25B5BB on #C6F0F1 | Aa | 2.04:1 | Fail |