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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#12A171 — Jade
#12A171 is a mid-tone saturated teal sitting at 160° 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 #12A171
- f1fdf9
- c7f9e8
- 9df4d7
- 73efc6
- 48ebb5
- 1ee6a3
- 15c087
- 119669
- 0c6b4c
- 07412e
- 031710
Color schemes using #12A171
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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#12A171 FAQ
What color is #12A171?
#12A171 is a shade of jade in the teal family. It has a hue of 160 degrees, 80% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #12A171?
#12A171 is rgb(18, 161, 113) in RGB, hsl(160, 80%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(89%, 0%, 30%, 37%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #12A171?
White text on this background reaches 3.3:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.36:1.
What colors go well with #12A171?
Its direct complement is #A11241. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A11289 and #A12A12 gives you contrast without the vibration.