What color is #209D97?

#209D97 is a dark teal. In RGB it is rgb(32, 157, 151), and in HSL hsl(177, 66%, 37%).

Is #209D97 accessible as text?

On white, #209D97 has a contrast ratio of 3.32:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.33:1 (passes). For text placed on #209D97, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #209D97?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is teal-600 (#009689).

What colors go well with #209D97?

#209D97 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9D2026. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #209D97 below.

Is #209D97 good for buttons?

#209D97 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #209D97 — white text only reaches 3.32:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #209D97 the same as CSS cadetblue?

No — #209D97 is not the CSS named color cadetblue, but cadetblue (#5F9EA0) is the closest CSS named color.

#209D97 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #209D97

Not just a swatch — here's how #209D97 works with other colors. Named schemes with #209D97 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #209D97 Accent #A7C4BD Surface #E0DABE Secondary #9AA0A0 Anchor #1C3549

Persian Green opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Nordic Calm Accent · 5 colors

Accent #209D97 Secondary #AEB4B8 Surface #F1F2F0 Support #7994A4 Anchor #2E3236

Persian Green keeps this Nordic scheme quiet — cool greys and a soft white around it, a muted-blue support and a charcoal anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F6F4EF Accent #209D97 Secondary #9BBCB9 Support #979286 Ink #16140F

Persian Green is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Persian Green carrying the quiet middle.

Tech Product Signal · 5 colors

Signal #209D97 Surface #14161A Highlight #F4F6F8 Secondary #586771 Accent #60C1BB

Persian Green is the vivid signal in this product UI — on a near-black surface with cool white, a slate grey and a lighter tint of Persian Green.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #209D97 Anchor #382B1E Surface #ECE4D0 Accent #819C71 Secondary #3A3833

Persian Green anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

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Color Lab

How #209D97 actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 27/100

Cool

Reads cool and recessive — calming, technical, good for trust-led UI.

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 37/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 22/100

Low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 53/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 45/100

Moderate

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 79/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 75/100

High

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #209D97 with

Medium Sea Green Lapis Lazuli Cherry Red Platinum Dark Slate Gray

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 5.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #D0EEED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #20799D — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #209D97 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #209D97;
  --color-base-rgb: 32 157 151;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(63.1% 0.102 189.8);
  --color-50: #F2FDFC;
  --color-100: #DCF9F7;
  --color-200: #BBF1EE;
  --color-300: #8DE2DE;
  --color-400: #62D0CA;
  --color-500: #40B5AF;
  --color-600: #388A86;
  --color-700: #2D625F;
  --color-800: #21403F;
  --color-900: #162827;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  persian-green: {
    50: '#F2FDFC',
    100: '#DCF9F7',
    200: '#BBF1EE',
    300: '#8DE2DE',
    400: '#62D0CA',
    500: '#40B5AF',
    600: '#388A86',
    700: '#2D625F',
    800: '#21403F',
    900: '#162827',
  },
}

$base: #209D97;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #F2FDFC;
$base-100: #DCF9F7;
$base-200: #BBF1EE;
$base-300: #8DE2DE;
$base-400: #62D0CA;
$base-500: #40B5AF;
$base-600: #388A86;
$base-700: #2D625F;
$base-800: #21403F;
$base-900: #162827;
$base-hover: #1A7D78;
$base-subtle: #B7E7E5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#209D97",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#F2FDFC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#DCF9F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#BBF1EE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#8DE2DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#62D0CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#40B5AF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#388A86",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#2D625F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#21403F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#162827",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #209D97

Color Lab

Pairs with #209D97

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