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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#266E63 — Pine
#266E63 is a dark moderately saturated teal sitting at 171° 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 #266E63
- f4fbfa
- d1efeb
- aee3db
- 8bd7cc
- 68cbbc
- 45bfad
- 369f8f
- 2a7c70
- 1e5950
- 123631
- 071311
Color schemes using #266E63
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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#266E63 FAQ
What color is #266E63?
#266E63 is a shade of pine in the teal family. It has a hue of 171 degrees, 49% saturation and 29% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #266E63?
#266E63 is rgb(38, 110, 99) in RGB, hsl(171, 49%, 29%) in HSL, and cmyk(65%, 0%, 10%, 57%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #266E63?
White text on this background reaches 6.01:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.49:1.
What colors go well with #266E63?
Its direct complement is #6E2631. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6E2655 and #6E3F26 gives you contrast without the vibration.