Highlands
Also known as: Lochinvar , Dusty Teal , Royal Palm , Spa Green
Highlands sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a gentle cyan that feels crisp and refreshing. Try it in tech interfaces and water themes. Reach for a red companion shade to give Highlands maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 5.57:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Highlands color codes
- HEX
- #449084
- RGB
- rgb(68, 144, 132)
- RGBA
- rgba(68, 144, 132, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(171, 36%, 42%)
- HSV
- hsv(171, 53%, 56%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(53%, 0%, 8%, 44%)
- LAB
- lab(54.7 -27.0 -1.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(60.2% 0.078 181.9)
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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cool
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: darkcyan #008B8B · ΔE 6.2
- RAL 6033: Mint turquoise #478A84 · ΔE 3.2 · 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 Highlands works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register: a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Highlands
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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 Highlands 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 3.77:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.57:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Highlands background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Highlands
Highlands with its complement
Soft neighbors of Highlands
Highlands triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Sea #3C9992 · ΔE 3.9
- Lagoon #4B9B93 · ΔE 4.2
- Java #259797 · ΔE 5.9
- Dark Cyan #008B8B · ΔE 6.2
- Pool Table #039578 · ΔE 6.9
- Baltic #279D9F · ΔE 7.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Highlands is closest to Cinnapink .
FAQ
Highlands FAQs
What color is Highlands?
Highlands is a medium cyan with the hex code #449084. In HSL terms it has a hue of 171°, 36% saturation, and 42% lightness.
What is the hex code for Highlands?
The hex code for Highlands is #449084. In RGB it's rgb(68, 144, 132), and in CMYK it's cmyk(53%, 0%, 8%, 44%).
What colors go well with Highlands?
Highlands pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony, and with pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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