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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#12A159 — Jade
#12A159 is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 150° 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 #12A159
- f1fdf7
- c7f9e0
- 9df4c8
- 73efb1
- 48eb9a
- 1ee682
- 15c06b
- 119653
- 0c6b3c
- 074124
- 03170d
Color schemes using #12A159
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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#12A159 FAQ
What color is #12A159?
#12A159 is a shade of jade in the green family. It has a hue of 150 degrees, 80% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #12A159?
#12A159 is rgb(18, 161, 89) in RGB, hsl(150, 80%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(89%, 0%, 45%, 37%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #12A159?
White text on this background reaches 3.35:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.27:1.
What colors go well with #12A159?
Its direct complement is #A11259. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A112A1 and #A11212 gives you contrast without the vibration.