Deep Emerald Bead

#12ba8d

Notes

Deep Emerald Bead (#12BA8D) is a true teal with a vibrant character. It holds its own as a focal accent, carrying visual weight without tipping into neon territory. Its HSL profile (164°, 82%, 40%) places it in the highly saturated band at a mid lightness. Best used in small doses, like logos, CTAs, focus rings, or highlight text, where its saturation becomes a feature rather than noise. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary red. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#12ba8d

RGB

rgb(18, 186, 141)

HSL

hsl(164, 82%, 40%)