COLOR
#303B40
≈ Tempest In A Teapot
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On white
Aa
11.50:1
Passes AAA
On black
Aa
1.52:1
Fails AA
Best text on this color
Aa#FFFFFF(11.50:1)
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Colour-blindness preview
Normal vision#303B40
Protanopia#383A40
Deuteranopia#363840
Tritanopia#2B3D3D
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Open in scheme generator →Colors that go with Tempest In A Teapot
Tempest In A Teapot sits in the teal family. Pair it with coral, warm sand or a soft blush to warm up its coolness, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.
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Colour nameTempest In A Teapot#303A40ΔE 1.0CSS nameDarkslategray#2F4F4FΔE 10.3Web-safe#333333#333333ΔE 6.1
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Tempest In A Teapot — meaning & where to use it
Tempest In A Teapot is a deep, shadowy teal — it reads as cool, clean and modern. It's a natural fit for tech, healthcare and coastal, spa-like brands. To keep it balanced, pair it with coral, warm sand or a soft blush to warm up its coolness.
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