Example HEX: #159A9C
What does teal communicate?
Teal sits between blue and green, combining a cool feel with a natural quality. Color associations depend on culture, audience, context and the specific shade used.
Where is teal used?
Use teal for wellness apps, technology, travel graphics and modern dashboards. Consider the intended audience and the surrounding visual system before making a decision.
Key properties of teal
Freshness, clarity and modernity. Saturation, lightness and neighboring colors can significantly change how a shade feels. A muted shade may read differently from a bright, saturated version of the same hue.
Design tips and combinations
Try teal with coral, warm white or navy; avoid pairing equal-intensity accents everywhere. For important text and controls, test contrast rather than assuming a combination is accessible.
Accessibility considerations
For ordinary text, WCAG guidance generally recommends a contrast ratio of at least 4.5:1, and 3:1 for large text. Do not use color as the only way to communicate important information.
Try this color
Open the PickColor palette generator and enter #159A9C in the HEX field to explore harmonies.