Teal Color – #008080: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The Teal color hex code is #008080, and it is composed of 0% red, 50% green and 50% blue.
Teal is a dark, vibrant, saturated, and cool color at 100% saturation. It has a contrast ratio of 4.77:1 against a white background, which passes WCAG AA (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Level AA) compliance.
For better visibility, it is recommended to use the Teal color (#008080) against light backgrounds.

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Teal Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Teal, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #008080 |
| RGB | rgb(0,128,128) |
| HSL | hsl(180,100%,25.1%) |
| CMYK | 100, 0, 0, 50 |
| HSV | 180, 100, 50 |
| RGB % | 0, 50, 50 |
| XYZ | 11.6, 17, 23.1 |
| LAB | 48.3, -29, -8.5 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Blue |
| Saturation | 100% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 4.77 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 4.4 (fails WCAG AA) |
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