Teal

Q: How do I use #085E5A in CSS?

You can use #085E5A in CSS with: background-color: #085E5A; or color: #085E5A; or as an RGB value: rgb(8, 94, 90). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 0%, 4%, 63%.

#085E5A

Teal is a cool dark color with the hex code #085E5A. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 8, 94, 90 in digital design or CMYK 91%, 0%, 4%, 63% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Teal Color Values

HEX: #085E5A
RGB: 8, 94, 90
HSL: 177°, 84%, 20%
CMYK: 91, 0, 4, 63

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Teal sits at 177° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 84% saturation and 20% 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 91%, 0%, 4%, 63% 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: #085E5A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 8, 94, 90;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#085E5A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 91%
M: 0%
Y: 4%
K: 63%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(8, 94, 90)
rgba(8, 94, 90, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

8 brand s with colors near 177° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #085E5A?

#085E5A is Teal, a cool dark color with RGB values of 8, 94, 90. It has a hue of 177°, 84% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #085E5A?

The RGB color code for #085E5A is rgb(8, 94, 90). This means it contains 8 red, 94 green, and 90 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Teal a warm or cool color?

Teal (#085E5A) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #085E5A in CSS?

You can use #085E5A in CSS with: background-color: #085E5A; or color: #085E5A; or as an RGB value: rgb(8, 94, 90). For print design, use CMYK: 91%, 0%, 4%, 63%.