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#1F8F84 is closest to Go Go Green in our library. Go Go Green (#1F8F84) is a medium, moderately saturated teal with a cool feel. It has a hue angle of 174° and a lightness of 59%. Its moderate saturation keeps it lively without shouting.

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What Go Go Green looks like, feels like and where it works.

Description

Go Go Green (#1F8F84) is a medium, moderately saturated teal with a cool feel. It has a hue angle of 174° and a lightness of 59%. Its moderate saturation keeps it lively without shouting.

Psychology

Teal and cyan sit between the calm of blue and the freshness of green. They feel clean, modern and trustworthy, with a little more personality than plain blue. As a mid-toned shade, Go Go Green sits comfortably in the middle: present but not heavy.

Meaning

These colors suggest water, clarity and renewal. Turquoise has long been a protective, lucky stone in many cultures.

Why use this color

Go Go Green is an easy supporting color. It is best as an accent, illustration or large heading color, with a lighter or darker partner for body text. Pair it with its tints and shades for a complete scale.

Applications
  • Healthcare and SaaS products
  • Travel and coastal brands
  • Dashboards and data tools
  • Calm, modern interfaces
History

Turquoise is named for the stone that reached Europe through Turkey. Teal, named after the duck, first appears as a color name in 1917.

Accessibility

White text on Go Go Green has a contrast ratio of 3.94:1 (fails for body text); black text has 5.32:1 (AA). WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text and interface parts. Do not rely on color alone to carry meaning: pair it with text, an icon or a pattern.

ShadesMixed with black: darker and richer.
TintsMixed with white: lighter and softer.
TonesMixed with gray: quieter and less saturated.
HuesThe same lightness and strength, turned around the wheel.
TemperaturesPushed cooler on the left, warmer on the right.
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#1F8F84
Typical visionAs most people see it
#878684
ProtanopiaReduced sensitivity to red
#787B85
DeuteranopiaReduced sensitivity to green
#00928B
TritanopiaReduced sensitivity to blue
#808080
AchromatopsiaNo color, only light and dark

These are approximations to help you check that meaning never depends on color alone. Real vision varies from person to person.

White textQuote n. 31: there is no such thing as a bad color.
3.94:1
AAAAA
Normal textFailFail
Large textAAFail
Black textQuote n. 31: there is no such thing as a bad color.
5.32:1
AAAAA
Normal textAAFail
Large textAAAAA
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