Purple and Teal
Why they work: a jewel-toned creative pairing (~150° apart) that feels both playful and deep.
Combination sets
The classic split
Purple and Teal with a light tint of purple, a deep shade of teal and white for breathing room.
Dark mode
Both anchors survive on dark: Teal as the highlight, Purple as the accent, and two intermediate surfaces for elevation.
Soft & light
Both anchors reduced to tints for airy sections, with the full-strength colors kept for buttons and links.
60 / 30 / 10 UI set
A practical interface split: neutral ~60%, purple ~30% for structure, teal ~10% for calls to action.
Gradient bridge
The direct perceptual path from purple to teal — use for hero sections, charts and progress states.
Contrast data
| Foreground | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #800080 | #008080 | 1.97:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #008080 | #800080 | 1.97:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #800080 | #FFFFFF | 9.42:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #800080 | #000000 | 2.23:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #008080 | #FFFFFF | 4.77:1 | ✓ | ✗ |
| #008080 | #000000 | 4.40:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #16161D | #2D5AAE | 2.73:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
Related combinations
FAQ
Do purple and teal go together?
Yes — a jewel-toned creative pairing (~150° apart) that feels both playful and deep. Their hues are 120° apart on the color wheel and the direct pair contrast is 1.97:1. The sets on this page show exactly how to balance them (warm + cool).
What text color works on purple and teal?
On purple use #FFFFFF text (9.42:1); on teal use #FFFFFF (4.77:1). Both pass WCAG AA for normal text.
What are the exact color codes?
Purple: #800080 — OKLCH oklch(42.09% 0.193 328.4). Teal: #008080 — OKLCH oklch(54.31% 0.093 194.8).