Submerged

Also known as: Tapestry Teal, Paradiso, Brittany Blue, Enamel Antique Green

A gentle cyan with a cool and clear character, Submerged works beautifully for tech interfaces and water themes. Set it against a red accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 4.62:1.

Submerged color codes

HEX
#4A7D82
RGB
rgb(74, 125, 130)
RGBA
rgba(74, 125, 130, 1)
HSL
hsl(185, 27%, 40%)
HSV
hsv(185, 43%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(43%, 4%, 0%, 49%)
LAB
lab(49.0 -16.8 -8.4)
OKLCH
oklch(55.6% 0.055 203.7)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

cool

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: teal#008080 · ΔE 7.4
  • RAL 5018 — Turquoise blue#21888F · 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 Submerged works

  • Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
  • 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.
  • Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
  • 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 Submerged

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Submerged 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 4.62:1

AA passAAA failAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 4.55:1

AA passAAA failAA large pass

Best text color on a Submerged background: #ffffff

Palettes featuring Submerged

Submerged with its complement

Soft neighbors of Submerged

Submerged triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Submerged is closest to Equestrienne.

Submerged FAQs

What color is Submerged?

Submerged is a medium cyan with the hex code #4A7D82. In HSL terms it has a hue of 185°, 27% saturation, and 40% lightness.

What is the hex code for Submerged?

The hex code for Submerged is #4A7D82. In RGB it's rgb(74, 125, 130), and in CMYK it's cmyk(43%, 4%, 0%, 49%).

What colors go well with Submerged?

Submerged pairs naturally with red tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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