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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#12E2AE — Turquoise
#12E2AE is a mid-tone saturated teal sitting at 165° 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 #12E2AE
- f1fefb
- c5faed
- 9af7e0
- 6ff3d2
- 43f0c5
- 18ecb7
- 10c598
- 0c9a76
- 096e55
- 054334
- 021812
Color schemes using #12E2AE
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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#12E2AE FAQ
What color is #12E2AE?
#12E2AE is a shade of turquoise in the teal family. It has a hue of 165 degrees, 85% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #12E2AE?
#12E2AE is rgb(18, 226, 174) in RGB, hsl(165, 85%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(92%, 0%, 23%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #12E2AE?
White text on this background reaches 1.68:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 12.52:1.
What colors go well with #12E2AE?
Its direct complement is #E21246. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E212AE and #E24612 gives you contrast without the vibration.