Teal and Gold
Why they work: a tropical complementary — lagoon teal against mango gold.
Combination sets
The classic split
Teal and Gold with a light tint of teal, a deep shade of gold and white for breathing room.
Dark mode
Both anchors survive on dark: Gold 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, gold ~10% for calls to action.
Gradient bridge
The direct perceptual path from teal to gold — use for hero sections, charts and progress states.
Contrast data
| Foreground | Background | Ratio | AA | AAA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #008080 | #FFD700 | 3.40:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FFD700 | #008080 | 3.40:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #008080 | #FFFFFF | 4.77:1 | ✓ | ✗ |
| #008080 | #000000 | 4.40:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FFD700 | #FFFFFF | 1.40:1 | ✗ | ✗ |
| #FFD700 | #000000 | 14.97:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
| #16161D | #67B96B | 7.48:1 | ✓ | ✓ |
Related combinations
FAQ
Do teal and gold go together?
Yes — a tropical complementary — lagoon teal against mango gold. Their hues are 129° apart on the color wheel and the direct pair contrast is 3.4:1. The sets on this page show exactly how to balance them (warm + cool).
What text color works on teal and gold?
On teal use #FFFFFF text (4.77:1); on gold use #000000 (14.97:1). Both pass WCAG AA for normal text.
What are the exact color codes?
Teal: #008080 — OKLCH oklch(54.31% 0.093 194.8). Gold: #FFD700 — OKLCH oklch(88.68% 0.182 95.3).