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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
cool
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Highlands
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.77:1
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Aa — on black
contrast 5.57:1
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Best text color on a Highlands background: #000000
Palettes featuring Highlands
Highlands with its complement
Soft neighbors of Highlands
Highlands triad
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.
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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