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Teal

#138286

Teal is a cool dark color with the hex code #138286. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 19, 130, 134 in digital design or CMYK 86%, 3%, 0%, 47% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Teal color values

HEX
#138286
RGB
19, 130, 134
HSL
182°, 75%, 30%
CMYK
86, 3, 0, 47

About this color

Teal sits at 182° on the color wheel with 75% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the cyan segment of the spectrum. At 75% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Teal is rendered as rgb(19, 130, 134), where the blue channel is highest at 134, though it sits close to the other channels. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Teal translates to a CMYK breakdown of 86C 3M 0Y 47K. With a moderate key (47%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

How to use Teal

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #138286;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 19, 130, 134;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#138286',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 86%
M: 3%
Y: 0%
K: 47%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(19, 130, 134)
rgba(19, 130, 134, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #138286?
#138286 is Teal, a cool dark color with RGB values of 19, 130, 134. It has a hue of 182°, 75% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #138286?
The RGB color code for #138286 is rgb(19, 130, 134). This means it contains 19 red, 130 green, and 134 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Teal a warm or cool color?
Teal (#138286) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #138286 in CSS?
You can use #138286 in CSS with: background-color: #138286; or color: #138286; or as an RGB value: rgb(19, 130, 134). For print design, use CMYK: 86%, 3%, 0%, 47%.