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#12E246 — Emerald

#12E246 is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 135° 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 #12E246

Color schemes using #12E246

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#12E246 FAQ

What color is #12E246?

#12E246 is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 135 degrees, 85% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #12E246?

#12E246 is rgb(18, 226, 70) in RGB, hsl(135, 85%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(92%, 0%, 69%, 11%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #12E246?

White text on this background reaches 1.75:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.99:1.

What colors go well with #12E246?

Its direct complement is #E212AE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AE12E2 and #E21246 gives you contrast without the vibration.