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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#259B8F — Teal
#259B8F is a mid-tone saturated teal sitting at 174° 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 #259B8F
- f3fcfb
- cdf3ef
- a7eae3
- 81e1d7
- 5cd7cb
- 36cebf
- 2aac9f
- 20867c
- 176059
- 0e3a36
- 051513
Color schemes using #259B8F
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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#259B8F FAQ
What color is #259B8F?
#259B8F is a shade of teal in the teal family. It has a hue of 174 degrees, 61% saturation and 38% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #259B8F?
#259B8F is rgb(37, 155, 143) in RGB, hsl(174, 61%, 38%) in HSL, and cmyk(76%, 0%, 8%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #259B8F?
White text on this background reaches 3.41:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.16:1.
What colors go well with #259B8F?
Its direct complement is #9C2632. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9C266D and #9C5526 gives you contrast without the vibration.