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#1BBB89 — Jade

#1BBB89 is a mid-tone saturated teal sitting at 161° 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 #1BBB89

Color schemes using #1BBB89

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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#1BBB89 FAQ

What color is #1BBB89?

#1BBB89 is a shade of jade in the teal family. It has a hue of 161 degrees, 75% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #1BBB89?

#1BBB89 is rgb(27, 187, 137) in RGB, hsl(161, 75%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(86%, 0%, 27%, 27%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #1BBB89?

White text on this background reaches 2.47:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.52:1.

What colors go well with #1BBB89?

Its direct complement is #BB1B4E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BB1B9E and #BB381B gives you contrast without the vibration.