Teal

Q: How do I use #009987 in CSS?

You can use #009987 in CSS with: background-color: #009987; or color: #009987; or as an RGB value: rgb(0, 153, 135). For print design, use CMYK: 100%, 0%, 12%, 40%.

#009987

Teal is a cool dark color with the hex code #009987. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 0, 153, 135 in digital design or CMYK 100%, 0%, 12%, 40% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Teal Color Values

HEX: #009987
RGB: 0, 153, 135
HSL: 173°, 100%, 30%
CMYK: 100, 0, 12, 40

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Teal sits at 173° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 100% saturation and 30% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

In digital design, cool colors like Teal work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Teal in print, the CMYK breakdown of 100%, 0%, 12%, 40% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Teal

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #009987;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 0, 153, 135;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#009987',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 100%
M: 0%
Y: 12%
K: 40%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(0, 153, 135)
rgba(0, 153, 135, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

6 brand s with colors near 173° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #009987?

#009987 is Teal, a cool dark color with RGB values of 0, 153, 135. It has a hue of 173°, 100% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #009987?

The RGB color code for #009987 is rgb(0, 153, 135). This means it contains 0 red, 153 green, and 135 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Teal a warm or cool color?

Teal (#009987) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #009987 in CSS?

You can use #009987 in CSS with: background-color: #009987; or color: #009987; or as an RGB value: rgb(0, 153, 135). For print design, use CMYK: 100%, 0%, 12%, 40%.