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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#285D55 — Hunter Green
#285D55 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 #285D55
- f4faf9
- d3ece9
- b3ded8
- 92d0c7
- 71c2b6
- 50b4a5
- 409588
- 32746a
- 24544c
- 16332e
- 081210
Color schemes using #285D55
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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#285D55 FAQ
What color is #285D55?
#285D55 is a shade of hunter green in the teal family. It has a hue of 171 degrees, 40% saturation and 26% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #285D55?
#285D55 is rgb(40, 93, 85) in RGB, hsl(171, 40%, 26%) in HSL, and cmyk(57%, 0%, 9%, 64%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #285D55?
White text on this background reaches 7.53:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 2.79:1.
What colors go well with #285D55?
Its direct complement is #5D2830. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5D284A and #5D3A28 gives you contrast without the vibration.