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Split-Complementary · 5 colors · May 1, 2026

Teal & Underworld

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Born from "Teal & Underworld", Teal & Underworld explores a unique chromatic harmony. Within it, an elegant and restrained refinement, crossed by a balanced modulation of values.

Split-ComplementaryBrandingOceanForestNature
#1B1F17Couleur 1
RGB27 31 23HSL90 15 11
#688E6FCouleur 2
RGB104 142 111HSL131 15 48
#F08A05Couleur 3
RGB240 138 5HSL34 96 48
#5FBFB3Couleur 4
RGB95 191 179HSL173 43 56
#5FBFB3Couleur 5
RGB95 191 179HSL173 43 56

Palette Usage Guide

Application Scenarios

Interface Design

Combine #1b1f17 for text on #5fbfb3 background.

Emotional Impact

Born from "Teal & Underworld", Teal & Underworld explores a unique chromatic harmony. Within it, an elegant and restrained refinement, crossed by a balanced modulation of values.

Contrast Analysis
Text on Canvas

7.6:1

AAA

Secondary on Canvas

1.1:1

Fail

Accent on Base

6.6:1

AA

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Closest matches across major brands

Average ΔE :27 (Approximate)
#1B1F17
DMC 938
Coffee Brown Ul Dk
ΔE 36
#688E6F
DMC 503
Blue Green Med
ΔE 17
#F08A05
DMC 740
Tangerine
ΔE 36
#5FBFB3
DMC 959
Sea Green Med
ΔE 22
#5FBFB3
DMC 959
Sea Green Med
ΔE 22

Approximate sRGB matches — request a physical color card from each brand before purchasing.

Technical Specs

Developer Assets

Developer handoff assets with copyable code blocks for design systems.

CSS
:root {
  --color-couleur-1: #1b1f17;
  --color-couleur-2: #688e6f;
  --color-couleur-3: #f08a05;
  --color-couleur-4: #5fbfb3;
  --color-couleur-5: #5fbfb3;
}
Tailwind
'teal-underworld': {
  500: '#1b1f17',
  400: '#688e6f',
  300: '#f08a05',
  200: '#5fbfb3',
  100: '#5fbfb3',
}
JSON
{
  "name": "Teal & Underworld",
  "harmony": "Split-Complementary",
  "colors": [
    {
      "name": "Couleur 1",
      "hex": "#1b1f17"
    },
    {
      "name": "Couleur 2",
      "hex": "#688e6f"
    },
    {
      "name": "Couleur 3",
      "hex": "#f08a05"
    },
    {
      "name": "Couleur 4",
      "hex": "#5fbfb3"
    },
    {
      "name": "Couleur 5",
      "hex": "#5fbfb3"
    }
  ]
}
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Contrast Ratios

Each color vs. white background

Couleur 1
White
16.73:1AAA
Black
1.25:1Fail
Couleur 2
White
3.69:1AA Large
Black
5.69:1AA
Couleur 3
White
2.52:1Fail
Black
8.34:1AAA
Couleur 4
White
2.19:1Fail
Black
9.59:1AAA
Couleur 5
White
2.19:1Fail
Black
9.59:1AAA
Brand Design

Identity Visuals

Icon Application
Typography Pairing

Teal & Underworld

The intersection of form and function reveals the palette in all its depth. Every hue is intentional, every space is a breath.

· Display · Body
UI Components
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Surface Card

System element

Emotional Resonance

Color Psychology

Couleur 1

Grounding & Durability

Couleur 1 is a deep, muted lime green that anchors the permanence of ancient forests. Its depth inspires enduring trust — the color of brands that think long-term and value solidity over shine.

SolidityDurabilityTrustPermanence
Couleur 2

Balance & Harmony

Couleur 2 is a medium, muted emerald green that anchors a serene, timeless botanical balance. Its restrained saturation makes it a green that knows how to step back and support other elements — invaluable in balanced design systems.

BalanceHarmonySerenityNature
Couleur 3

Authenticity & Grounding

Couleur 3 evokes the medium, vivid warmth of fired clay — a shade that is both reassuring and memorable. It evokes craftsmanship, raw materials, and tradition. Brands that adopt it communicate authenticity effortlessly.

AuthenticityCraftGroundingTradition
Couleur 4

Freshness & Clarity

Couleur 4 evokes the invigorating clarity of tropical waters — a light, balanced hue at the boundary of blue and green. Its clarity brings freshness and trust simultaneously — the signal of a brand that is both modern and caring.

FreshnessClarityModernityTrust
Couleur 5

Freshness & Clarity

Couleur 5 evokes the invigorating clarity of tropical waters — a light, balanced hue at the boundary of blue and green. Its clarity brings freshness and trust simultaneously — the signal of a brand that is both modern and caring.

FreshnessClarityModernityTrust
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