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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#079C97 — Teal
#079C97 is a dark saturated teal sitting at 178° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #079C97
- f0fefe
- c4fcfa
- 97faf7
- 6af8f3
- 3df6f0
- 10f4ec
- 0accc5
- 079f9a
- 05726e
- 034543
- 011818
Color schemes using #079C97
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#079C97 FAQ
What color is #079C97?
#079C97 is a shade of teal in the teal family. It has a hue of 178 degrees, 91% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #079C97?
#079C97 is rgb(7, 156, 151) in RGB, hsl(178, 91%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(96%, 0%, 3%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #079C97?
White text on this background reaches 3.38:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.21:1.
What colors go well with #079C97?
Its direct complement is #9C070C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9C0757 and #9C4D07 gives you contrast without the vibration.