ColorPairLabTeal hex and RGB values
The CSS keyword teal gives you #008080, or rgb(0, 128, 128).
Teal can connect links, headings and navigation across a page. Check it against every background where it appears, including selected navigation items.
Compare black and white text
| Text / background | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #000000 / #008080 | 4.40:1 | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
| #FFFFFF / #008080 | 4.77:1 | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
White text has the higher contrast on teal: 4.77:1. The table compares both options against all four text thresholds, using the unrounded values for pass or fail.
Try teal in a layout
The CSS sample below uses white text on #008080. Preview a 16 px label and a 24 px heading to compare normal and large text. Swap the colors to try teal as the text color; the ratio stays the same.
.sample {
background: #008080;
color: #FFFFFF;
}Copy the exact color
Use the converter to copy HEX, RGB or HSL. If you edit in HSL, the final value is rounded to eight-bit sRGB so the preview and exported color agree. For text over an image, gradient or translucent layer, check the finished design separately.