Colors That Go With Teal
Teal is a balanced blue-green that pops against warm accents and calms next to neutrals. Here are the colors that go with teal, with hex codes and where each pairing shines.
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Teal color combinations
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Teal + gold is jewel-box rich and a little glamorous.
Teal + coral is its complementary partner - vivid, warm and summery.
Teal + cream keeps it airy and coastal.
Teal + maroon is a deep, dramatic cool-warm contrast.
Teal + charcoal is sleek and grounded - easy for the office.
Teal + white is fresh and clean, showing teal off at its brightest.
Teal + blush is a soft, modern contrast that flatters most skin tones.
Teal + navy is a deep tonal blue-green mix that reads rich and calm.
Teal + mustard is a warm golden pop against cool blue-green.
Teal + grey is muted and refined - a quiet, versatile pairing.
Teal + warm brown feels earthy and lived-in - lovely with leather.
Teal + silver is a cool, crisp metallic finish for evening.
Teal color combination table (hex codes)
| Combination | Hex codes | Where to wear it |
|---|---|---|
| Teal + Gold | #1F6E63 + #CAA15A |
Evening and formal |
| Teal + Coral / Orange | #1F6E63 + #E08A2F |
Summer outfits |
| Teal + Cream | #1F6E63 + #F2EFE9 |
Everyday |
| Teal + Maroon | #1F6E63 + #6E1F2B |
Autumn and winter |
| Teal + Charcoal | #1F6E63 + #3A3A3E |
Office and tailoring |
| Teal + White | #1F6E63 + #F4F2EE |
Summer |
| Teal + Blush Pink | #1F6E63 + #E7B6BD |
Feminine and date looks |
| Teal + Navy | #1F6E63 + #1F2A44 |
Smart-casual |
| Teal + Mustard | #1F6E63 + #E0A52F |
Autumn accents |
| Teal + Grey | #1F6E63 + #9AA0A8 |
Office and everyday |
| Teal + Wood Brown | #1F6E63 + #6B4A2B |
Casual and accessories |
| Teal + Silver | #1F6E63 + #C0C0C8 |
Evening accessories |
Teal outfit ideas
How to wear teal
Teal sits right between blue and green, which is exactly why it's so wearable - it reads as a cool jewel tone but plays nicely with warm accents. Its complement on the colour wheel is coral, so teal-and-coral (or teal-and-orange) is the pairing that pops hardest; gold and mustard bring the same warm lift with a dressier finish. For calm, set teal against cream, white, grey or charcoal; for depth, layer it with navy or maroon.
As a cool, clear colour, teal is a standout for the Cool Summer and True Winter palettes - Summers want the softer, dustier teals, Winters the vivid jewel versions. Not sure which is you? The undertone test and seasonal palettes point you to the teal that flatters you most.
Teal in interior design
Teal is a designer favourite at home for the same reasons it works in an outfit: it's a rich, calming colour that acts almost like a neutral. It grounds a living room as a sofa or feature wall, glows next to brass and gold hardware, and stays fresh against cream and white. Warm wood tones and a coral or mustard accent keep a teal room from feeling cold, while charcoal and navy deepen it for a moodier scheme - the same pairings that work on you translate straight onto the walls.