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Indigo and Teal

Contrasting color combination with 3.68:1 contrast ratio

#380282
#029386

Color Values

Indigo
HEX #380282
RGB 56, 2, 130
HSL 265, 97%, 26%
Teal
HEX #029386
RGB 2, 147, 134
HSL 175, 97%, 29%

Harmony: Contrasting

These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion.

The hue angle between Indigo and Teal is 90 degrees. You can explore these relationships interactively in our Color Wheel Tool.

WCAG Contrast

3.68:1
Indigo background with Teal text
AA large text only

UI Preview

Indigo surface

Sample text on a indigo 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: #380282;
  --color-b: #029386;
  --color-a-rgb: 56, 2, 130;
  --color-b-rgb: 2, 147, 134;
}

JSON

{
  "name": "Indigo and Teal",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Indigo",
      "hex": "#380282",
      "rgb": [
        56,
        2,
        130
      ]
    },
    {
      "name": "Teal",
      "hex": "#029386",
      "rgb": [
        2,
        147,
        134
      ]
    }
  ],
  "harmony": "Contrasting",
  "contrastRatio": 3.68
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do indigo and teal go together?

Yes. Indigo and Teal form a contrasting color combination. These colors sit far enough apart on the wheel to create clear contrast without falling into a named harmony. The pairing works through difference rather than relationship, which suits designs that want variety over cohesion. The pairing has a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.68:1, which passes AA for large text but not for body text.

What is the contrast ratio between indigo and teal?

The WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio between Indigo (#380282) and Teal (#029386) is 3.68:1. This passes AA for large text (18pt+ or 14pt+ bold) but not for normal-sized body text.

How do I use indigo 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 indigo and teal?

Indigo has the hex code #380282 and RGB values rgb(56, 2, 130). 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.