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DarkViolet and Teal

Triadic color combination with 1.73:1 contrast ratio

#9400D3
#029386

Color Values

DarkViolet
HEX #9400D3
RGB 148, 0, 211
HSL 282, 100%, 41%
Teal
HEX #029386
RGB 2, 147, 134
HSL 175, 97%, 29%

Harmony: Triadic

These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents.

The hue angle between DarkViolet and Teal is 107 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

1.73:1
DarkViolet background with Teal text
Below AA — decorative use only

UI Preview

DarkViolet surface

Sample text on a darkviolet background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Teal surface

Sample text on a teal background demonstrates readability and visual hierarchy.

Design Tokens

CSS Variables

:root {
  --color-a: #9400D3;
  --color-b: #029386;
  --color-a-rgb: 148, 0, 211;
  --color-b-rgb: 2, 147, 134;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "DarkViolet and Teal",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "DarkViolet",
      "hex": "#9400D3",
      "rgb": [
        148,
        0,
        211
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Teal",
      "hex": "#029386",
      "rgb": [
        2,
        147,
        134
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Triadic",
  "contrastRatio": 1.73
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do darkviolet and teal go together?

Yes. DarkViolet and Teal form a triadic color combination. These colors are roughly 120 degrees apart on the wheel — a triadic relationship that stays lively without clashing. Triadic schemes work best when one color dominates and the other two act as accents. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.73:1, which is below the AA threshold for text — use it for decorative purposes rather than text readability.

What is the contrast ratio between darkviolet and teal?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between DarkViolet (#9400D3) and Teal (#029386) is 1.73:1. This ratio is below AA. Use the pairing for backgrounds, borders, and decorative elements rather than text-on-background combinations.

How do I use darkviolet and teal in design?

A safe starting point is the 60/30/10 rule: give one color about 60 percent of the surface area, the other about 30 percent, and reserve the remaining 10 percent for an accent or neutral. If one color is significantly darker, use it for text or structural elements and the lighter one for backgrounds. Test the result with our Contrast Checker if text is involved.

What are the hex and RGB values for darkviolet and teal?

DarkViolet has the hex code #9400D3 and RGB values rgb(148, 0, 211). Teal has the hex code #029386 and RGB values rgb(2, 147, 134). You can copy these directly into CSS or use the design tokens provided on this page.