Colors That Start With T: 136 Shades & Hex Codes
If you’ve ever described a color as tender, toasty, tropical, or twilight-soft, you already know the letter T. It is rich with color names. Here are the colors that start with T, from pale to deep.
This guide lists 136 of them. You will meet warm terra cottas and cool teals. You will also find tans, taupes, and the glow of turquoise.
Each entry has a name, a Hex code, RGB values, and CMYK values. Copy any code and use it in your next project. Keep it for design, decor, or fun.
Image caption: Hero swatch grid of colors that start with T, from Tutu and Tan to Teal and Tyrian Purple.
Quick Tip: Pick Hex or RGB for anything on a screen. Pick CMYK for anything you print. The CMYK values here are approximate screen-to-print conversions, so always check a printed proof.
Quick Jump Guide: Color Families Covered
Not sure where to start? Here is what you will find among these color names that start with T:
- Reds: Tomato, Tractor Red, Tuscan Red
- Blues: Turquoise, Tufts Blue, Tory Blue
- Greens: Tea Green, Teal Green, Tropical Rain Forest
- Browns: Tuscan Brown, Teak, Tumbleweed
- Neutrals: Timberwolf, Taupe Gray, Trolley Grey
- Pinks and purples: Thistle, Tickle Me Pink, Tyrian Purple
- Yellows and oranges: Tangerine, Topaz, Turbo
Want to browse by hue? Skip ahead to the family table after the list. Otherwise, let’s dive in.
The Full List of Colors That Start With T
Below are all 136 shades starting with the letter T. They run in alphabetical order. Take your time. A few names are close cousins, and we point those out as we go.
Image caption: Swatch grid of T colors including Tabasco, Tamarillo, Tan (Crayola), and Tangerine Yellow.
Tabasco
Deep, hot red with a brown undertone. Its name brings spicy sauce to mind. Hex: #A02712 | RGB: 160, 39, 18 | CMYK: 0, 76, 89, 37
Tacao
Soft peach-tan. It looks warm and mellow. Hex: #EDB381 | RGB: 237, 179, 129 | CMYK: 0, 24, 46, 7
Tacha
Muted golden yellow with a green hint. It looks dry and earthy. Hex: #D6C562 | RGB: 214, 197, 98 | CMYK: 0, 8, 54, 16
Tahiti Gold
Rich amber-orange. It looks warm and deep. Hex: #E97C07 | RGB: 233, 124, 7 | CMYK: 0, 47, 97, 9
Tahuna Sands
Pale, sandy cream with a green-yellow hint. It looks soft and light. Hex: #EEF0C8 | RGB: 238, 240, 200 | CMYK: 1, 0, 17, 6
Tall Poppy
Strong brick red. It looks bold and warm. Hex: #B32D29 | RGB: 179, 45, 41 | CMYK: 0, 75, 77, 30
Tallow
Muted olive-gray. It looks soft and earthy. Hex: #A8A589 | RGB: 168, 165, 137 | CMYK: 0, 2, 18, 34
Tamarillo
Deep, rich red with a brown edge. It looks ripe and dark. Hex: #991613 | RGB: 153, 22, 19 | CMYK: 0, 86, 88, 40
Tamarind
Very dark brown with a red tint. It looks deep and warm. Hex: #341515 | RGB: 52, 21, 21 | CMYK: 0, 60, 60, 80
Tan
Soft, sandy brown with a warm, light feel. It is the classic web tan. Hex: #D2B48C | RGB: 210, 180, 140 | CMYK: 0, 14, 33, 18
Tan 1
Light, warm orange-tan. It looks sunny and bright. Hex: #FFA54F | RGB: 255, 165, 79 | CMYK: 0, 35, 69, 0
Tan 2
Warm orange-tan, slightly deeper than Tan 1. It looks rich and sunny. Hex: #EE9A49 | RGB: 238, 154, 73 | CMYK: 0, 35, 69, 7
Tan 3
Golden brown with an earthy glow. It matches the web color Peru. Hex: #CD853F | RGB: 205, 133, 63 | CMYK: 0, 35, 69, 20
Tan 4
Deep, warm brown. It looks like polished wood. Hex: #8B5A2B | RGB: 139, 90, 43 | CMYK: 0, 35, 69, 45
Tan (Crayola)
Warm, light brown with an orange hint. It looks soft and sunny. Hex: #D99A6C | RGB: 217, 154, 108 | CMYK: 0, 29, 50, 15
Tan Hide
Soft orange with a peach lean. It looks warm and lively. Hex: #FA9D5A | RGB: 250, 157, 90 | CMYK: 0, 37, 64, 2
Tana
Pale green-beige. It looks soft and calm. Hex: #D9DCC1 | RGB: 217, 220, 193 | CMYK: 1, 0, 12, 14
Tangaroa
Very deep navy, close to black. It looks like deep sea water. Hex: #03163C | RGB: 3, 22, 60 | CMYK: 95, 63, 0, 76
Tangelo
Bold, fiery orange with a red lean. It is a shade deeper than Tangerine. Hex: #F94D00 | RGB: 249, 77, 0 | CMYK: 0, 69, 100, 2
Tangerine
Warm, rich orange with a juicy feel. It is named for the citrus fruit. Hex: #F28500 | RGB: 242, 133, 0 | CMYK: 0, 45, 100, 5
Tangerine Yellow
Bright, golden yellow. It looks bold and warm. Hex: #FFCC00 | RGB: 255, 204, 0 | CMYK: 0, 20, 100, 0
Image caption: Swatch grid of T colors including Tango, Tasman, Tea Green, and Teal Deer.
Tango
Bright, warm orange. It looks lively and fun. Hex: #ED7A1C | RGB: 237, 122, 28 | CMYK: 0, 49, 88, 7
Tango Pink
Warm, rosy pink with a coral lean. It feels lively and friendly. Hex: #E4717A | RGB: 228, 113, 122 | CMYK: 0, 50, 46, 11
Tapa
Muted gray-olive. It looks quiet and earthy. Hex: #7B7869 | RGB: 123, 120, 105 | CMYK: 0, 2, 15, 52
Tapestry
Dusty rose-mauve. It looks warm and a bit vintage. Hex: #B05E81 | RGB: 176, 94, 129 | CMYK: 0, 47, 27, 31
Tara
Very pale mint. It looks light and clean. Hex: #E1F6E8 | RGB: 225, 246, 232 | CMYK: 9, 0, 6, 4
Tarawera
Deep, dark teal-blue. It looks cool and moody. Hex: #073A50 | RGB: 7, 58, 80 | CMYK: 91, 28, 0, 69
Tart Orange
Zesty red-coral with a pink hint. It looks sharp and fresh. Hex: #FB4D46 | RGB: 251, 77, 70 | CMYK: 0, 69, 72, 2
Tasman
Pale gray-green. It looks calm and soft. Hex: #CFDCCF | RGB: 207, 220, 207 | CMYK: 6, 0, 6, 14
Taupe
Deep, earthy brown with a soft gray undertone. It looks calm and grounded. Hex: #483C32 | RGB: 72, 60, 50 | CMYK: 0, 17, 31, 72
Taupe Gray
Mid-gray with a warm hint of mauve. It is quiet and easy on the eye. Hex: #8B8589 | RGB: 139, 133, 137 | CMYK: 0, 4, 1, 45
Tawny
Burnt orange with a warm brown undertone. It looks rich and earthy. Hex: #CD5700 | RGB: 205, 87, 0 | CMYK: 0, 58, 100, 20
Tawny Port
Deep wine-berry with a purple lean. It is named for the sweet wine. Hex: #692545 | RGB: 105, 37, 69 | CMYK: 0, 65, 34, 59
Te Papa Green
Deep, dark green with a teal lean. It looks calm and rich. Hex: #1E433C | RGB: 30, 67, 60 | CMYK: 55, 0, 10, 74
Tea
Soft, warm gray-beige. It looks gentle and a little dusty. Hex: #C1BAB0 | RGB: 193, 186, 176 | CMYK: 0, 4, 9, 24
Tea Green
Pale, fresh green with a yellow hint. It brings green tea leaves to mind. Hex: #D0F0C0 | RGB: 208, 240, 192 | CMYK: 13, 0, 20, 6
Tea Rose (Orange)
Soft coral-pink with a warm glow. It is named for the tea rose flower. Hex: #F88379 | RGB: 248, 131, 121 | CMYK: 0, 47, 51, 3
Tea Rose (Red)
Pale, soft pink with a peach hint. It is lighter than its orange cousin. Hex: #F4C2C2 | RGB: 244, 194, 194 | CMYK: 0, 20, 20, 4
Teak
Golden brown with a warm, woody feel. It is named for the tropical hardwood. Hex: #B19461 | RGB: 177, 148, 97 | CMYK: 0, 16, 45, 31
Teal
Deep blue-green with a cool, calm tone. It is named for a small freshwater duck. Hex: #008080 | RGB: 0, 128, 128 | CMYK: 100, 0, 0, 50
Teal Blue
Muted, medium blue with a teal lean. It is calmer than plain Teal. Hex: #367588 | RGB: 54, 117, 136 | CMYK: 60, 14, 0, 47
Teal Deer
Soft mint green with a fresh, light feel. The playful name is easy to remember. Hex: #99E6B3 | RGB: 153, 230, 179 | CMYK: 33, 0, 22, 10
Image caption: Swatch grid of T colors including Teal Green, Texas Rose, Thistle 4, and Tiara.
Teal Green
Deep teal with a hint of green. It looks cool and rich. Hex: #00827F | RGB: 0, 130, 127 | CMYK: 100, 0, 2, 49
Telemagenta
Rich raspberry pink with a magenta lean. It looks bold and warm. Hex: #CF3476 | RGB: 207, 52, 118 | CMYK: 0, 75, 43, 19
Temptress
Very dark wine red, close to black. It looks deep and moody. Hex: #3B000B | RGB: 59, 0, 11 | CMYK: 0, 100, 81, 77
Tenné
Burnt orange with a brown undertone. It shares its code with Tawny and is an old heraldry name for the same hue. Hex: #CD5700 | RGB: 205, 87, 0 | CMYK: 0, 58, 100, 20
Tequila
Pale, warm cream with a peach hint. It looks soft and sunny. Hex: #FFE6C7 | RGB: 255, 230, 199 | CMYK: 0, 10, 22, 0
Terra Cotta
Earthy orange-red with a clay feel. The name means baked earth in Italian. Hex: #E2725B | RGB: 226, 114, 91 | CMYK: 0, 50, 60, 11
Texas
Pale, soft lemon with a light green hint. It feels bright and airy. Hex: #F8F99C | RGB: 248, 249, 156 | CMYK: 0, 0, 37, 2
Texas Rose
Warm, soft orange-yellow. It glows like late sun. Hex: #FFB555 | RGB: 255, 181, 85 | CMYK: 0, 29, 67, 0
Thatch
Dusty, pinkish tan. It looks muted and cozy. Hex: #B69D98 | RGB: 182, 157, 152 | CMYK: 0, 14, 16, 29
Thatch Green
Very dark olive green. It looks deep and earthy. Hex: #403D19 | RGB: 64, 61, 25 | CMYK: 0, 5, 61, 75
Thistle
Pale, dusty purple with a pink whisper. It is named for the thistle flower. Hex: #D8BFD8 | RGB: 216, 191, 216 | CMYK: 0, 12, 0, 15
Thistle 1
Very pale pink-lilac. It looks light and sweet. Hex: #FFE1FF | RGB: 255, 225, 255 | CMYK: 0, 12, 0, 0
Thistle 2
Pale lilac with a soft pink hint. It is a bit deeper than Thistle 1. Hex: #EED2EE | RGB: 238, 210, 238 | CMYK: 0, 12, 0, 7
Thistle 3
Dusty, light purple. It looks soft and quiet. Hex: #CDB5CD | RGB: 205, 181, 205 | CMYK: 0, 12, 0, 20
Thistle 4
Muted gray-purple. It looks calm and a bit heavy. Hex: #8B7B8B | RGB: 139, 123, 139 | CMYK: 0, 12, 0, 45
Thistle Green
Pale, muted olive-beige. It is soft and a bit dusty. Hex: #CCCAA8 | RGB: 204, 202, 168 | CMYK: 0, 1, 18, 20
Thulian Pink
Medium rose-pink with a purple lean. It looks sweet but strong. Hex: #DE6FA1 | RGB: 222, 111, 161 | CMYK: 0, 50, 27, 13
Thunder
Very dark gray with a faint plum tint. It looks like a storm at night. Hex: #33292F | RGB: 51, 41, 47 | CMYK: 0, 20, 8, 80
Thunderbird
Strong, warm red with an orange edge. It looks hot and bold. Hex: #C02B18 | RGB: 192, 43, 24 | CMYK: 0, 78, 88, 25
Tia Maria
Burnt orange with a red lean. It looks rich and warm. Hex: #C1440E | RGB: 193, 68, 14 | CMYK: 0, 65, 93, 24
Tiara
Pale, cool gray with a faint blue-green hint. It looks light and clean. Hex: #C3D1D1 | RGB: 195, 209, 209 | CMYK: 7, 0, 0, 18
Image caption: Swatch grid of T colors including Tiber, Timberwolf, Tom Thumb, and Toolbox.
Tiber
Very dark teal, nearly black. It looks deep and still. Hex: #063537 | RGB: 6, 53, 55 | CMYK: 89, 4, 0, 78
Tickle Me Pink
Light, bubbly pink with a soft glow. It looks cheerful and sweet. Hex: #FC89AC | RGB: 252, 137, 172 | CMYK: 0, 46, 32, 1
Tidal
Pale lime-yellow with a fresh feel. It looks light and zesty. Hex: #F1FFAD | RGB: 241, 255, 173 | CMYK: 5, 0, 32, 0
Tide
Soft, warm gray. It looks calm, like wet sand. Hex: #BFB8B0 | RGB: 191, 184, 176 | CMYK: 0, 4, 8, 25
Tiffany Blue
Bright aqua-teal with a cool glow. It is linked to the jeweler Tiffany & Co. Hex: #0ABAB5 | RGB: 10, 186, 181 | CMYK: 95, 0, 3, 27
Tiger’s Eye
Warm amber-orange with a brown touch. It is named for the golden gemstone. Hex: #E08D3C | RGB: 224, 141, 60 | CMYK: 0, 37, 73, 12
Timber Green
Very dark forest green with a cool lean. It looks deep and quiet. Hex: #16322C | RGB: 22, 50, 44 | CMYK: 56, 0, 12, 80
Timberwolf
Pale, warm gray. It looks smooth and soft. Hex: #DBD7D2 | RGB: 219, 215, 210 | CMYK: 0, 2, 4, 14
Titan White
Almost white, with a faint lavender hint. It looks light and clean. Hex: #F0EEFF | RGB: 240, 238, 255 | CMYK: 6, 7, 0, 0
Titanium Yellow
Sharp lemon yellow with a slight green lean. It looks bright and crisp. Hex: #EEE600 | RGB: 238, 230, 0 | CMYK: 0, 3, 100, 7
Toast
Muted brown with a dusty rose undertone. It looks warm and homey. Hex: #9A6E61 | RGB: 154, 110, 97 | CMYK: 0, 29, 37, 40
Tobacco Brown
Gray-brown with an olive hint. It looks muted and earthy. Hex: #716E61 | RGB: 113, 110, 97 | CMYK: 0, 3, 14, 56
Toledo
Very dark plum, almost black. It looks rich and deep. Hex: #3A0020 | RGB: 58, 0, 32 | CMYK: 0, 100, 45, 77
Tolopea
Very dark indigo-purple. It looks like the night sky. Hex: #1B0245 | RGB: 27, 2, 69 | CMYK: 61, 97, 0, 73
Tom Thumb
Deep, muted green with a gray hint. It looks leafy and calm. Hex: #3F583B | RGB: 63, 88, 59 | CMYK: 28, 0, 33, 65
Tomato
Bright red-orange with a warm, juicy glow. It is named for the fruit. Hex: #FF6347 | RGB: 255, 99, 71 | CMYK: 0, 61, 72, 0
Tomato 2
Bright red-orange, slightly deeper than Tomato. It looks hot and fresh. Hex: #EE5C42 | RGB: 238, 92, 66 | CMYK: 0, 61, 72, 7
Tomato 3
Strong brick red with an orange edge. It looks warm and bold. Hex: #CD4F39 | RGB: 205, 79, 57 | CMYK: 0, 61, 72, 20
Tomato 4
Deep red-brown. It looks like dark clay. Hex: #8B3626 | RGB: 139, 54, 38 | CMYK: 0, 61, 73, 45
Tony’s Pink
Soft salmon-pink with a peach glow. It looks warm and gentle. Hex: #E79F8C | RGB: 231, 159, 140 | CMYK: 0, 31, 39, 9
Toolbox
Soft violet with a blue lean. It looks cool and a bit dreamy. Hex: #746CC0 | RGB: 116, 108, 192 | CMYK: 40, 44, 0, 25
Image caption: Swatch grid of T colors including Topaz, Tractor Red, Trendy Pink, and True V.
Topaz
Soft golden-orange. It looks like warm honey. Hex: #FFC87C | RGB: 255, 200, 124 | CMYK: 0, 22, 51, 0
Torch Red
Vivid red with a slight pink edge. It has the same code as Tractor Red. Hex: #FD0E35 | RGB: 253, 14, 53 | CMYK: 0, 94, 79, 1
Torea Bay
Deep, strong royal blue. It looks bold and clear. Hex: #0F2D9E | RGB: 15, 45, 158 | CMYK: 91, 72, 0, 38
Tory Blue
Strong blue with a deep, rich tone. It looks sharp and steady. Hex: #1450AA | RGB: 20, 80, 170 | CMYK: 88, 53, 0, 33
Tosca
Muted, deep red-brown. It looks warm and earthy. Hex: #8D3F3F | RGB: 141, 63, 63 | CMYK: 0, 55, 55, 45
Totem Pole
Deep red with a rusty edge. It looks fiery and strong. Hex: #991B07 | RGB: 153, 27, 7 | CMYK: 0, 82, 95, 40
Tower Gray
Pale gray with a cool blue-green hint. It looks calm and clean. Hex: #A9BDBF | RGB: 169, 189, 191 | CMYK: 12, 1, 0, 25
Tractor Red
Vivid red with a slight pink edge. It looks loud and lively. Hex: #FD0E35 | RGB: 253, 14, 53 | CMYK: 0, 94, 79, 1
Tradewind
Soft aqua-teal with a cool tone. It feels breezy and fresh. Hex: #5FB3AC | RGB: 95, 179, 172 | CMYK: 47, 0, 4, 30
Tranquil
Very pale, icy cyan. It looks light and cool. Hex: #E6FFFF | RGB: 230, 255, 255 | CMYK: 10, 0, 0, 0
Travertine
Creamy off-white with a warm hint. It is named for the pale stone. Hex: #FFFDE8 | RGB: 255, 253, 232 | CMYK: 0, 1, 9, 0
Tree Poppy
Vivid orange-yellow. It looks sunny and bold. Hex: #FC9C1D | RGB: 252, 156, 29 | CMYK: 0, 38, 88, 1
Treehouse
Very dark brown with a warm lean. It looks like old wood. Hex: #3B2820 | RGB: 59, 40, 32 | CMYK: 0, 32, 46, 77
Trendy Green
Muted olive-lime. It looks earthy but fresh. Hex: #7C881A | RGB: 124, 136, 26 | CMYK: 9, 0, 81, 47
Trendy Pink
Dusty mauve-purple. It looks soft and moody. Hex: #8C6495 | RGB: 140, 100, 149 | CMYK: 6, 33, 0, 42
Trinidad
Strong red-orange. It looks hot and bright. Hex: #E64E03 | RGB: 230, 78, 3 | CMYK: 0, 66, 99, 10
Tropical Blue
Pale, soft sky blue. It looks light and airy. Hex: #C3DDF9 | RGB: 195, 221, 249 | CMYK: 22, 11, 0, 2
Tropical Rain Forest
Deep green with a cool teal hint. It looks lush and rich. Hex: #00755E | RGB: 0, 117, 94 | CMYK: 100, 0, 20, 54
Tropical Violet
Soft, pale orchid-purple. It looks gentle and bright. Hex: #CDA4DE | RGB: 205, 164, 222 | CMYK: 8, 26, 0, 13
Trout
Dark slate gray with a cool lean. It looks calm and steady. Hex: #4A4E5A | RGB: 74, 78, 90 | CMYK: 18, 13, 0, 65
True V
Medium violet with a soft blue lean. It looks bright and a bit cool. Hex: #8A73D6 | RGB: 138, 115, 214 | CMYK: 36, 46, 0, 16
Image caption: Swatch grid of T colors including Tuatara, Turkish Rose, Turquoise Blue, and Tuscan Red.
Tuatara
Very dark, warm charcoal. It is a soft alternative to black. Hex: #363534 | RGB: 54, 53, 52 | CMYK: 0, 2, 4, 79
Tufts Blue
Medium blue with a clear, cool tone. It is named for Tufts University. Hex: #417DC1 | RGB: 65, 125, 193 | CMYK: 66, 35, 0, 24
Tulip
Soft coral-pink with a warm glow. It looks fresh and sweet. Hex: #FF878D | RGB: 255, 135, 141 | CMYK: 0, 47, 45, 0
Tumbleweed
Soft tan with a peach hint. It looks dry and warm. Hex: #DEAA88 | RGB: 222, 170, 136 | CMYK: 0, 23, 39, 13
Tuna
Dark charcoal with a blue-purple tint. It looks cool and deep. Hex: #353542 | RGB: 53, 53, 66 | CMYK: 20, 20, 0, 74
Tundora
Dark, warm gray with a faint plum hint. It looks soft and heavy. Hex: #4A4244 | RGB: 74, 66, 68 | CMYK: 0, 11, 8, 71
Turbo
Pure, bright yellow. It looks electric and sharp. Hex: #FAE600 | RGB: 250, 230, 0 | CMYK: 0, 8, 100, 2
Turkish Rose
Dusty rose with a mauve tone. It looks vintage and soft. Hex: #B57281 | RGB: 181, 114, 129 | CMYK: 0, 37, 29, 29
Turmeric
Muted mustard-gold with an olive hint. Its name nods to the spice. Hex: #CABB48 | RGB: 202, 187, 72 | CMYK: 0, 7, 64, 21
Turquoise
Bright, cool aqua with a green lean. It is named for the gemstone. Hex: #40E0D0 | RGB: 64, 224, 208 | CMYK: 71, 0, 7, 12
Turquoise 1
Glowing cyan with a neon feel. It is bright and electric. Hex: #00F5FF | RGB: 0, 245, 255 | CMYK: 100, 4, 0, 0
Turquoise 2
Bright cyan, a touch deeper than Turquoise 1. It looks cool and crisp. Hex: #00E5EE | RGB: 0, 229, 238 | CMYK: 100, 4, 0, 7
Turquoise 3
Clear aqua-teal. It looks fresh and cool. Hex: #00C5CD | RGB: 0, 197, 205 | CMYK: 100, 4, 0, 20
Turquoise 4
Deep teal with a calm, cool tone. It looks rich and steady. Hex: #00868B | RGB: 0, 134, 139 | CMYK: 100, 4, 0, 45
Turquoise Blue
Glowing aqua-cyan with a neon feel. It is far brighter than Turquoise. Hex: #00FFEF | RGB: 0, 255, 239 | CMYK: 100, 0, 6, 0
Turquoise Blue (Crayola)
Light, fresh aqua-blue. It is gentler than the neon version. Hex: #77DDE7 | RGB: 119, 221, 231 | CMYK: 48, 4, 0, 9
Turquoise Green
Pale seafoam green. It looks soft and cool. Hex: #A0D6B4 | RGB: 160, 214, 180 | CMYK: 25, 0, 16, 16
Turtle Green
Very dark, mossy green. It looks deep and natural. Hex: #2A380B | RGB: 42, 56, 11 | CMYK: 25, 0, 80, 78
Tuscan
Pale peach-cream. It looks soft and sunny. Hex: #FAD6A5 | RGB: 250, 214, 165 | CMYK: 0, 14, 34, 2
Tuscan Brown
Dark, warm coffee brown. It looks rich and cozy. Hex: #6F4E37 | RGB: 111, 78, 55 | CMYK: 0, 30, 50, 56
Tuscan Red
Muted, deep red with a dusty rose lean. It looks soft yet strong. Hex: #7C4848 | RGB: 124, 72, 72 | CMYK: 0, 42, 42, 51
Image caption: Swatch grid of T colors including Tuscan Tan, Tussock, Twilight Blue, and Tyrian Purple.
Tuscan Tan
Warm, medium brown with a soft tan feel. It looks earthy and calm. Hex: #A67B5B | RGB: 166, 123, 91 | CMYK: 0, 26, 45, 35
Tuscany
Dusty pink-beige with a mauve hint. It looks quiet and soft. Hex: #C09999 | RGB: 192, 153, 153 | CMYK: 0, 20, 20, 25
Tusk
Very pale cream with a green-yellow hint. It looks soft and clean. Hex: #EEF3C3 | RGB: 238, 243, 195 | CMYK: 2, 0, 20, 5
Tussock
Warm golden tan. It looks like dry grass in the sun. Hex: #C5994B | RGB: 197, 153, 75 | CMYK: 0, 22, 62, 23
Tutu
Very pale pink, almost white. It looks light and sweet. Hex: #FFF1F9 | RGB: 255, 241, 249 | CMYK: 0, 5, 2, 0
Twilight
Pale, dusty lilac-pink. It looks like the sky after sunset. Hex: #E4CFDE | RGB: 228, 207, 222 | CMYK: 0, 9, 3, 11
Twilight Blue
Almost white, with a cool blue hint. It looks icy and clean. Hex: #EEFDFF | RGB: 238, 253, 255 | CMYK: 7, 1, 0, 0
Twilight Lavender
Deep, muted plum. It looks rich and a little moody. Hex: #8A496B | RGB: 138, 73, 107 | CMYK: 0, 47, 22, 46
Twine
Warm, golden tan-brown. It looks like natural rope. Hex: #C2955D | RGB: 194, 149, 93 | CMYK: 0, 23, 52, 24
Tyrian Purple
Very deep wine-purple. It is named for the ancient dye made in Tyre. Hex: #66023C | RGB: 102, 2, 60 | CMYK: 0, 98, 41, 60
That wraps up the list. Now let’s sort these colors by hue so they are easier to browse.
Colors Grouped by Family
This table groups every color above by its main hue. Use it to find reds, blues, or greens fast.
Image caption: Color wheel showing how these T shades spread across red, blue, green, brown, pink, yellow, and neutral families.
| Family | Color Names |
| Reds (15) | Tabasco, Tall Poppy, Tamarillo, Tart Orange, Temptress, Thunderbird, Tomato, Tomato 2, Tomato 3, Tomato 4, Torch Red, Tosca, Totem Pole, Tractor Red, Tuscan Red |
| Blues (21) | Tangaroa, Tarawera, Teal, Teal Blue, Teal Green, Tiber, Tiffany Blue, Torea Bay, Tory Blue, Tradewind, Tranquil, Tropical Blue, Tufts Blue, Turquoise, Turquoise 1, Turquoise 2, Turquoise 3, Turquoise 4, Turquoise Blue, Turquoise Blue (Crayola), Twilight Blue |
| Greens (15) | Tallow, Tana, Tara, Tasman, Te Papa Green, Tea Green, Teal Deer, Thatch Green, Thistle Green, Timber Green, Tom Thumb, Trendy Green, Tropical Rain Forest, Turquoise Green, Turtle Green |
| Browns (15) | Tamarind, Tan, Tan 3, Tan 4, Tan (Crayola), Taupe, Teak, Thatch, Toast, Tobacco Brown, Treehouse, Tumbleweed, Tuscan Brown, Tuscan Tan, Twine |
| Neutrals (14) | Tapa, Taupe Gray, Tea, Thunder, Tiara, Tide, Timberwolf, Titan White, Tower Gray, Travertine, Trout, Tuatara, Tuna, Tundora |
| Pinks and Purples (27) | Tango Pink, Tapestry, Tawny Port, Tea Rose (Orange), Tea Rose (Red), Telemagenta, Thistle, Thistle 1, Thistle 2, Thistle 3, Thistle 4, Thulian Pink, Tickle Me Pink, Toledo, Tolopea, Tony’s Pink, Toolbox, Trendy Pink, Tropical Violet, True V, Tulip, Turkish Rose, Tuscany, Tutu, Twilight, Twilight Lavender, Tyrian Purple |
| Yellows and Oranges (29) | Tacao, Tacha, Tahiti Gold, Tahuna Sands, Tan 1, Tan 2, Tan Hide, Tangelo, Tangerine, Tangerine Yellow, Tango, Tawny, Tenné, Tequila, Terra Cotta, Texas, Texas Rose, Tia Maria, Tidal, Tiger’s Eye, Titanium Yellow, Topaz, Tree Poppy, Trinidad, Turbo, Turmeric, Tuscan, Tusk, Tussock |
A few colors share the same code. Tawny and Tenné are one pair. Tractor Red and Torch Red are another. Tan 3 matches the web color Peru. Pick the name that fits your story best.
How to Read Hex, RGB, and CMYK Codes
You have seen three codes under every color. Here is what each one means. We will use Teal as the example.
Hex is a six-digit code that starts with #. The first two digits set red. The next two set green. The last two set blue. Teal is #008080. Use Hex for websites, apps, and slides.
RGB uses three numbers from 0 to 255. They show how much red, green, and blue light to mix. Teal is 0, 128, 128. Use RGB for anything shown on a screen.
CMYK uses four numbers from 0 to 100. They show the share of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink. Teal is 100, 0, 0, 50. Use CMYK for print jobs like flyers and packaging.
Image caption: Side-by-side diagram of one color shown as Hex, RGB, and CMYK, with labels for screen use and print use.
One more point. Screens glow, but ink does not. So bright colors, like neon cyans, may look duller in print. Now let’s put these codes to work.
How to Use These Colors
Colors work best when you use them with a plan. Here are simple tips for four fields.
Graphic Design
Pick one strong color and two quiet ones. Try Tangaroa (#03163C) as the base. Add a pop of Tangerine (#F28500). Keep the rest light. Clean space makes bold colors shine.
Web Design
Choose a calm color for large areas. Use a bright one for buttons and links. Timberwolf (#DBD7D2) is a good calm choice. Teal (#008080) works well for buttons. Tuatara (#363534) suits body text. Always check text contrast before you publish.
Interior Design
Soft earthy colors make a room feel warm. Tana (#D9DCC1) is great for walls. Teak (#B19461) suits wood furniture. Keep trim light, like Travertine (#FFFDE8).
Fashion
Deep tones feel rich. Light tones feel fresh. Tawny Port (#692545) looks sharp on a coat. Tickle Me Pink (#FC89AC) lifts a simple top. Taupe Gray (#8B8589) works well for accessories.
Four Easy Pairings
- Bold and bright: Tangaroa (#03163C) + Tangerine (#F28500) + Travertine (#FFFDE8)
- Calm and natural: Tana (#D9DCC1) + Teak (#B19461) + Travertine (#FFFDE8)
- Crisp and modern: Teal (#008080) + Timberwolf (#DBD7D2) + Tuatara (#363534)
- Warm and cozy: Terra Cotta (#E2725B) + Tequila (#FFE6C7) + Tuscan Brown (#6F4E37)
Image caption: Four palette strips showing the pairings above, each with its Hex codes labeled under the swatches.
Conclusion
The letter T offers a huge range. You can find soft pastels, deep jewel tones, earthy browns, and neon brights. All 136 colors that start with T in this guide come with codes you can use right away.
Save your favorites. Test them on screen and in print. Then build a palette that feels like you.
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FAQs
What are some colors that start with T?
Popular picks include Teal, Tomato, Turquoise, Tangerine, and Taupe. You will also find Terra Cotta, Thistle, and Topaz. This guide lists 136 in all.
What is the darkest color that starts with T?
Tolopea (#1B0245) is the darkest. It is a very deep indigo-purple. Tangaroa (#03163C) is a close second, a near-black navy.
What is the lightest color that starts with T?
Travertine (#FFFDE8) is the lightest. It is a creamy off-white. Twilight Blue (#EEFDFF) and Tranquil (#E6FFFF) are close behind.
What are some blue colors that start with T?
Try Turquoise (#40E0D0), Tufts Blue (#417DC1), and Tory Blue (#1450AA). Torea Bay (#0F2D9E) is a deep royal blue. Tropical Blue (#C3DDF9) is pale and airy.
What are some pink colors that start with T?
Tickle Me Pink (#FC89AC) is light and bubbly. Tango Pink (#E4717A) is warm and rosy. Thulian Pink (#DE6FA1) leans toward rose.
Which T colors are best for earthy designs?
Terra Cotta (#E2725B), Teak (#B19461), and Tuscan Brown (#6F4E37) feel warm and natural. Tan (#D2B48C) and Tumbleweed (#DEAA88) add soft balance. Together they suit homes, crafts, and cozy brands.
What T colors work well for websites?
Teal (#008080) is great for buttons and links. Timberwolf (#DBD7D2) makes a calm background. Tuatara (#363534) suits body text on light pages.
