Teal colour code

Text contrast

With white: 4.77:1 · With black: 4.40:1

Normal text needs 4.5:1 for AA; large text needs 3:1.

Use Teal in CSS

Copy this background and text pairing into your stylesheet.

.colour-teal {
  background-color: #008080;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

Use the HEX value for a consistent digital reference. Descriptive colour names can vary between collections and are not always valid CSS keywords. This code does not identify a paint, fabric or print specification.

Using Teal

Try it in botanical illustrations, landscape palettes or project accents. Add text or icons when using it to communicate success.

This pairing uses #FFFFFF text on #008080. Results apply to solid colours; recheck contrast if you add transparency, imagery or effects.

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