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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#28BD89 — Emerald
#28BD89 is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 159° 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 #28BD89
- f2fcf9
- ccf4e6
- a5ecd3
- 7ee4c0
- 58dbad
- 31d39a
- 25b07f
- 1d8963
- 156247
- 0d3c2b
- 04150f
Color schemes using #28BD89
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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#28BD89 FAQ
What color is #28BD89?
#28BD89 is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 159 degrees, 65% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #28BD89?
#28BD89 is rgb(40, 189, 137) in RGB, hsl(159, 65%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(79%, 0%, 28%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #28BD89?
White text on this background reaches 2.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.73:1.
What colors go well with #28BD89?
Its direct complement is #BD285C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BD28A7 and #BD3F28 gives you contrast without the vibration.