analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#008080 — Teal
#008080 is a dark saturated teal sitting at 180° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
#008080
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Tints and shades of #008080
- f0ffff
- c1ffff
- 92ffff
- 63ffff
- 34ffff
- 05ffff
- 00d5d5
- 00a6a6
- 007777
- 004848
- 001919
Color schemes using #008080
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#008080 FAQ
What color is #008080?
#008080 is a shade of teal in the teal family. It has a hue of 180 degrees, 100% saturation and 25% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #008080?
#008080 is rgb(0, 128, 128) in RGB, hsl(180, 100%, 25%) in HSL, and cmyk(100%, 0%, 0%, 50%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #008080?
White text on this background reaches 4.77:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.4:1.
What colors go well with #008080?
Its direct complement is #800000. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #800040 and #804000 gives you contrast without the vibration.