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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#079DBB — Cyan
#079DBB is a mid-tone saturated teal sitting at 190° 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 #079DBB
- f0fcfe
- c3f3fd
- 96eafb
- 68e1fa
- 3bd8f8
- 0ed0f6
- 07adce
- 0687a0
- 046173
- 033b46
- 011519
Color schemes using #079DBB
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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#079DBB FAQ
What color is #079DBB?
#079DBB is a shade of cyan in the teal family. It has a hue of 190 degrees, 93% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #079DBB?
#079DBB is rgb(7, 157, 187) in RGB, hsl(190, 93%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(96%, 16%, 0%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #079DBB?
White text on this background reaches 3.21:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.55:1.
What colors go well with #079DBB?
Its direct complement is #BB2507. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BB0743 and #BB7F07 gives you contrast without the vibration.