Teal colour (#008080)
Teal is dark a cyan with hex code #008080, one of the 148 named colours every browser understands, so you can write color: ${name} directly in CSS. In RGB it is 0, 128, 128; in HSL 180°, 100%, 25%. Use the tool to explore shades and harmonies.
How to use the Teal colour
- The colour is pre-filled; click Explore to see all formats, shades and harmonies.
- Edit the value to try a variation.
- Copy the code you need.
Teal in every format
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #008080 |
| RGB | rgb(0, 128, 128) |
| RGB (0–1) | 0.000, 0.502, 0.502 |
| HSL | hsl(180, 100%, 25%) |
| CMYK (approx.) | 100%, 0%, 0%, 50% |
| CSS | color: teal; |
Shades and tints of Teal
Same hue and saturation, lightness from 90% to 10%:
#ccffff | #99ffff | #66ffff | #33ffff | #00ffff | #00cccc | #009999 | #006666 | #003333 |
Colours that go with Teal
| Harmony | Colours | |
|---|---|---|
| Complementary | #800000 | |
| Triadic | #800080 | #808000 |
| Analogous | #004080 | #008040 |
Similar named colours
The closest CSS named colours by RGB distance, useful when you need a keyword instead of a hex code or want a near match:
| Colour | HEX | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| darkcyan | #008b8b | very close |
| seagreen | #2e8b57 | close |
| lightseagreen | #20b2aa | close |
| mediumseagreen | #3cb371 | noticeably different |
| darkslategray | #2f4f4f | noticeably different |
Accessibility
Contrast ratio of Teal against white is 4.77:1 (passes WCAG AA for normal text) and against black 4.4:1 (fails). Use Teal for text on white backgrounds.
Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for Teal?
#008080.
What is Teal in RGB?
rgb(0, 128, 128).
What colour is complementary to Teal?
#800000, directly opposite on the colour wheel.
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Last updated 2026-09-23.