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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#288D9F — Steel Blue
#288D9F is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 189° 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 #288D9F
- f3fbfc
- cdedf3
- a8dfe9
- 82d2e0
- 5dc4d6
- 37b7cd
- 2b97ab
- 217685
- 18555f
- 0e333a
- 051214
Color schemes using #288D9F
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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#288D9F FAQ
What color is #288D9F?
#288D9F is a shade of steel blue in the teal family. It has a hue of 189 degrees, 60% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #288D9F?
#288D9F is rgb(40, 141, 159) in RGB, hsl(189, 60%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(75%, 11%, 0%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #288D9F?
White text on this background reaches 3.89:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.4:1.
What colors go well with #288D9F?
Its direct complement is #9F3A28. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9F2852 and #9F7528 gives you contrast without the vibration.