Deep Teal is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #00AD9C, which equals rgb(0, 173, 156) in RGB and hsl(174, 100%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C100 M0 Y10 K32, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#00AD9C - RGB
0, 173, 156 - HSL
174°, 100%, 34% - CMYK
100, 0, 10, 32 - Family
Blue - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Deep Teal
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.46:1. Its complementary color is #AD0011.
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Deep Teal color codes
| HEX | #00AD9C |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(0, 173, 156) |
| HSL | hsl(174, 100%, 34%) |
| HSV | 174°, 100%, 68% |
| CMYK | 100%, 0%, 10%, 32% |
| Decimal | 44444 |
Shades and tints of Deep Teal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#D5F1EF - 100
#AAE4DE - 200
#80D6CE - 300
#55C8BD - 400
#2BBBAD - 500
#00AD9C - 600
#009082 - 700
#007368 - 800
#00574E - 900
#003A34 - 950
#001D1A
Color harmonies for Deep Teal
- Complementary
#AD0011≈ Deep Red - Analogous −30°
#00AD45≈ Deep Jade - Analogous +30°
#0068AD≈ Deep Capri - Triadic +120°
#9C00AD≈ Deep Purple - Triadic +240°
#AD9C00≈ Deep Marigold - Split 150°
#AD0068≈ Deep Raspberry - Split 210°
#AD4500≈ Rust
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Teal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Teal | Aa | 2.82:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Deep Teal | Aa | 7.46:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Deep Teal
background-color: #00AD9C;color: #00AD9C;background-color: rgb(0, 173, 156);background-color: hsl(174, 100%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-teal: #00AD9C; }class="bg-[#00AD9C]"Colors similar to Deep Teal
- Deep Turquoise
#00AD8B - Deep Cyan
#00ADAD - Deep Bright Cyan
#119C9C - Deep Lagoon
#009CAD - Deep Bright Teal
#119C8E - Medium Dark Bright Turquoise
#15C19F - Light Sea Green
#20B2AA - Medium Dark Bright Aquamarine
#15C18D - Deep Aquamarine
#00AD79 - Medium Dark Bright Teal
#15C1B0 - Medium Dark Soft Teal
#2BAB9F - Deep Bright Turquoise
#119C80
More blue shades
- Oxford Blue
#002147 - Peacock Blue
#1B6A8A - Very Pale Dusty Turquoise
#C8DAD7 - Darkest Teal
#00332E - Very Dark Teal
#005C53 - Dark Teal
#008577 - Medium Dark Teal
#00D6C1 - Pure Teal
#00FFE6 - Medium Light Teal
#29FFEA - Light Teal
#52FFEE - Pale Teal
#7AFFF2
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Teal?
The HEX code for Deep Teal is #00AD9C.
What is the RGB value of Deep Teal?
Deep Teal has an RGB value of 0, 173, 156 (rgb(0, 173, 156)). In HSL it is 174°, 100%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Teal?
Use black text on Deep Teal. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.82:1 and black text has 7.46:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Teal?
The complementary color of Deep Teal is #AD0011. Analogous colors #00AD45 and #0068AD also pair well.