Elite Teal
Also known as: Nordic , Dark Pine Green , Artist Blue , Storm Green
Elite Teal is a deep, lively cyan that reads as cool and clear. It earns its place in healthcare apps and modern branding. Reach for a red companion shade to give Elite Teal maximum contrast. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (13.49:1, passes WCAG AA).
Reference
Elite Teal color codes
- HEX
- #133337
- RGB
- rgb(19, 51, 55)
- RGBA
- rgba(19, 51, 55, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(187, 49%, 15%)
- HSV
- hsv(187, 65%, 22%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(65%, 7%, 0%, 78%)
- LAB
- lab(19.0 -11.2 -6.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(29.9% 0.038 206.3)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning cool
subtle cyan undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: darkslategray #2F4F4F · ΔE 9.2
- RAL 6004: Blue green #0E4243 · ΔE 6.2 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Elite Teal works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Elite Teal
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Elite Teal by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 13.49:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 1.56:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Elite Teal background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Elite Teal
Elite Teal with its complement
Soft neighbors of Elite Teal
Elite Teal triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Black Box #0F282F · ΔE 4.6
- Aztec #293432 · ΔE 6.7
- Rich Black #004040 · ΔE 6.8
- Blue Whale #1E3442 · ΔE 7.9
- Mallard #254855 · ΔE 8.2
- Black Pearl #1E272C · ΔE 8.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Elite Teal is closest to Espresso .
FAQ
Elite Teal FAQs
What color is Elite Teal?
Elite Teal is a dark cyan with the hex code #133337. In HSL terms it has a hue of 187°, 49% saturation, and 15% lightness.
What is the hex code for Elite Teal?
The hex code for Elite Teal is #133337. In RGB it's rgb(19, 51, 55), and in CMYK it's cmyk(65%, 7%, 0%, 78%).
What colors go well with Elite Teal?
Elite Teal pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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