Peacock Green
Sophisticated dark teal with cool depth
Peacock Green is a dark, muted teal with cool undertones that feels serious and sophisticated. Because it sits at a 6.6:1 contrast ratio against white text, it works well as a grounding background for clean, readable UI designs. Use the hex code #006a50 as a primary base to create moody, tech-forward interfaces, but pair it with soft metallics or creams to prevent it from looking too muddy.
About Peacock Green
Deep pond water under an overcast sky
What does peacock green mean?
Peacock green often calls to mind peacock feathers, deep lagoon water, and malachite stone. Its low lightness and muted saturation give it a heavy, closed-in mood, cooler and darker than most greens.
Where you see peacock green
- peacock feathers
- malachite stone
- dollar bills
- pine forest shade
- enamel Dutch ovens
- vintage diner booths
What it works for
Peacock green works for moody interiors, library walls, packaging for tea and spirits, and dark mode accents.
What colors go with peacock green?
Coral #ff7f50Coral sits opposite on the color wheel, so both colors read stronger side by side.Ochre #cc7722Ochre's dry warmth keeps all that cool depth from feeling cold.Linen #faf0e6Linen's pale warmth lifts the darkness without washing out the green.Plum #8e4585Plum shares the low lightness, giving a rich, moody pairing.Eggshell #f0ead6Eggshell is nearly neutral, so the teal reads as the only color in the room.
Questions about Peacock Green
What is the hex code for Peacock Green?
Peacock Green is #006a50. In RGB that is rgb(0, 106, 80), in HSL hsl(165, 100%, 21%) and in CMYK 100%, 0%, 25%, 58%.
Is Peacock Green readable on white or black?
Peacock Green has a 6.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.17:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.