Teal Ocean Color Palette
About the Teal Ocean Color Palette
Refreshing and unique, teal occupies the compelling middle ground between blue's calm and green's energy. This ocean teal palette moves from deep sea green through vibrant teal to the palest aquamarine, capturing the color of tropical ocean water in all its depth and clarity. Teal is consistently ranked among the most popular colors for modern brand identities because of its versatility and distinctiveness.
Color Codes
| Swatch | Hex | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| #134E4A | rgb(19, 78, 74) | |
| #0F766E | rgb(15, 118, 110) | |
| #14B8A6 | rgb(20, 184, 166) | |
| #5EEAD4 | rgb(94, 234, 212) | |
| #CCFBF1 | rgb(204, 251, 241) |
How to Use the Teal Ocean Color Palette
Great for wellness brands, water-based businesses, modern tech startups, travel brands, and any design that needs to feel both fresh and sophisticated.
Apply the 60-30-10 rule: use the dominant color (#134E4A) for 60% of your design, the secondary color (#0F766E) for 30%, and use the accent color (#14B8A6) for the remaining 10% on calls-to-action and key highlights. This distribution creates natural visual hierarchy without overwhelming your audience.
In web and app design, define these colors as CSS custom properties at the start of your project for consistent use across all components. For print design, convert the hex values to CMYK to ensure accurate reproduction. Pair the darkest shade with light backgrounds and the lightest shade with dark backgrounds to maintain readable contrast ratios.
Teal Ocean — Color Psychology & Design Tips
The Teal Ocean palette evokes a calm feeling, making it especially effective for designs where you want your audience to feel relaxed, focused, and at peace. Color psychology plays a critical role in how audiences perceive and interact with your designs — the right palette can significantly increase engagement, build brand trust, and guide users toward desired actions.
When using the Teal Ocean palette for digital products, test your color combinations for accessibility. Ensure text placed on colored backgrounds meets the WCAG 2.1 minimum contrast ratio of 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text. Use the Colortion generator to explore variations while keeping the overall mood and aesthetic intact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Teal Ocean color palette free to use?
Yes, the Teal Ocean color palette is completely free to use in personal and commercial projects. Copy any hex code or download the palette image with no account required.
What colors are in the Teal Ocean palette?
The Teal Ocean palette contains 5 colors: #134E4A, #0F766E, #14B8A6, #5EEAD4, #CCFBF1. These colors work together to create a calm aesthetic.
What is the Teal Ocean palette best used for?
Great for wellness brands, water-based businesses, modern tech startups, travel brands, and any design that needs to feel both fresh and sophisticated.