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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#09C8B5 — Verdigris
#09C8B5 is a mid-tone saturated teal sitting at 174° 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 #09C8B5
- f0fefd
- c4fcf7
- 97faf0
- 6af8ea
- 3df6e3
- 10f4dd
- 0accb8
- 079f90
- 057267
- 03453f
- 011816
Color schemes using #09C8B5
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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#09C8B5 FAQ
What color is #09C8B5?
#09C8B5 is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 174 degrees, 91% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #09C8B5?
#09C8B5 is rgb(9, 200, 181) in RGB, hsl(174, 91%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(96%, 0%, 9%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #09C8B5?
White text on this background reaches 2.11:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.94:1.
What colors go well with #09C8B5?
Its direct complement is #C8091C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C8097C and #C85609 gives you contrast without the vibration.