Teal and Coral
Why they work: a tropical complementary about 165° apart — fresh, vivid and balanced.
Combination sets
The classic split
Teal and Coral with a light tint of teal, a deep shade of coral and white for breathing room.
Dark mode
Both anchors survive on dark: Coral as the highlight, Teal 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%, teal ~30% for structure, coral ~10% for calls to action.
Gradient bridge
The direct perceptual path from teal to coral — use for hero sections, charts and progress states.
Contrast data
| Foreground | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #008080 | #FF7F50 | 1.91:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FF7F50 | #008080 | 1.91:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #008080 | #FFFFFF | 4.77:1 | ✓ | ✗ |
| #008080 | #000000 | 4.40:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FF7F50 | #FFFFFF | 2.50:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FF7F50 | #000000 | 8.40:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #16161D | #86962A | 5.49:1 | ✓ | ✗ |
Related combinations
FAQ
Do teal and coral go together?
Yes — a tropical complementary about 165° apart — fresh, vivid and balanced. Their hues are 164° apart on the color wheel and the direct pair contrast is 1.91:1. The sets on this page show exactly how to balance them (warm + cool).
What text color works on teal and coral?
On teal use #FFFFFF text (4.77:1); on coral use #000000 (8.4:1). Both pass WCAG AA for normal text.
What are the exact color codes?
Teal: #008080 — OKLCH oklch(54.31% 0.093 194.8). Coral: #FF7F50 — OKLCH oklch(73.51% 0.168 40.2).