Dark Teal Color / Colour Code #006633
This page shows the hex color code for dark teal (#006633). The colour is a cyan tone with 100% saturation and 20% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #006633 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#006633 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 120, 150, and 180 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 150, 270, and 30 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #006633
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 150 and saturation at 100%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 150 to 195 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 150 with its complement at 330 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #006633
Lightness variations at hue 150 and 100% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #006633
Design Use Cases for #006633
High-Impact Accent
With 100% saturation, #006633 is highly vivid. Reserve this for elements that need maximum attention: primary action buttons, notification badges, error states, or promotional banners. Use sparingly alongside neutral tones to avoid visual fatigue.
Deep Accent & Text Color
#006633 at 20% lightness is dark enough for readable body text on light backgrounds while retaining its cyan character. Use for headings, emphasized text, or deep accent borders. It provides contrast without the harshness of pure black.
Clarity & Technology
#006633 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 150). Cyan evokes technology, clarity, and innovation. It works well for tech product interfaces, data visualization accents, loading indicators, and futuristic design themes. Cyan provides a modern alternative to traditional blues.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #006633 (hue 150) to its complement at hue 330. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 180. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #006633, #660033);
CSS Code for #006633
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #006633 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Dark Teal (#006633)
#006633 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 0 red, 102 green, and 51 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 102.0:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 150 degrees with 100% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #006633 is 66/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 100% cyan, 0% magenta, 50% yellow, and 60% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #006633 against white is 7.12:1 and against black is 2.95:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #660033 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #006633. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #006600 and #006666, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #006633
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #006633?
- #006633 is Dark Teal, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(0, 102, 51), HSL(150, 100%, 20%), and CMYK(100%, 0%, 50%, 60%). Its perceived brightness is 66/255.
- Is #006633 accessible for text?
- Against white, #006633 has a contrast ratio of 7.12:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 2.95:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #006633?
- The complementary colour is #660033 (hue 330). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #006600 and #006666. The triadic palette adds #330066 and #663300 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #006633 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #006633; or rgb(0, 102, 51); or hsl(150, 100%, 20%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 150 100% 20%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
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