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Teal

#03968A

Teal is a cool dark color with the hex code #03968A. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 3, 150, 138 in digital design or CMYK 98%, 0%, 8%, 41% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Teal Color Values

HEX
#03968A
RGB
3, 150, 138
HSL
175°, 96%, 30%
CMYK
98, 0, 8, 41

About this color

Teal sits at 175° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 96% 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 98%, 0%, 8%, 41% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Teal

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #03968A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 3, 150, 138;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#03968A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 98%
M: 0%
Y: 8%
K: 41%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(3, 150, 138)
rgba(3, 150, 138, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

8 brand s with colors near 175° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #03968A?
#03968A is Teal, a cool dark color with RGB values of 3, 150, 138. It has a hue of 175°, 96% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #03968A?
The RGB color code for #03968A is rgb(3, 150, 138). This means it contains 3 red, 150 green, and 138 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Teal a warm or cool color?
Teal (#03968A) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #03968A in CSS?
You can use #03968A in CSS with: background-color: #03968A; or color: #03968A; or as an RGB value: rgb(3, 150, 138). For print design, use CMYK: 98%, 0%, 8%, 41%.