Dark Teal Color / Colour Code #0D2626
This page shows the hex color code for dark teal (#0D2626). The colour is a cyan tone with 49% saturation and 10% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #0D2626 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#0D2626 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 150, 180, and 210 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 180, 300, and 60 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #0D2626
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 180 and saturation at 49%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 180 to 225 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 180 with its complement at 0 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 #0D2626
Lightness variations at hue 180 and 49% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #0D2626
Design Use Cases for #0D2626
Balanced UI Color
At 49% saturation, #0D2626 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Dark Mode Background
At just 10% lightness, #0D2626 works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Clarity & Technology
#0D2626 is in the cyan spectrum (hue 180). 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 #0D2626 (hue 180) to its complement at hue 0. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 210. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d2626, #260d0d);
CSS Code for #0D2626
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About Dark Teal (#0D2626)
#0D2626 is a cyan color (colour) with RGB channel values of 13 red, 38 green, and 38 blue. The green channel is dominant by a ratio of 2.9:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 180 degrees with 49% saturation and 10% lightness, placing it in the cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #0D2626 is 31/255 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 66% cyan, 0% magenta, 0% yellow, and 85% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #0D2626 against white is 15.88:1 and against black is 1.32:1. 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 #260D0D creates maximum visual tension when paired with #0D2626. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #0D261A and #0D1926, 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 #0D2626
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #0D2626?
- #0D2626 is Dark Teal, a cyan color (colour) with RGB(13, 38, 38), HSL(180, 49%, 10%), and CMYK(66%, 0%, 0%, 85%). Its perceived brightness is 31/255.
- Is #0D2626 accessible for text?
- Against white, #0D2626 has a contrast ratio of 15.88:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.32:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #0D2626?
- The complementary colour is #260D0D (hue 0). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #0D261A and #0D1926. The triadic palette adds #260D26 and #26260D for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #0D2626 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #0d2626; or rgb(13, 38, 38); or hsl(180, 49%, 10%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 180 49% 10%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.