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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#299E79 — Jade
#299E79 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 161° 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 #299E79
- f3fcf9
- cef2e7
- a8e9d4
- 83dfc2
- 5ed5af
- 38cc9d
- 2ca982
- 228465
- 185f49
- 0f3a2c
- 051410
Color schemes using #299E79
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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#299E79 FAQ
What color is #299E79?
#299E79 is a shade of jade in the teal family. It has a hue of 161 degrees, 59% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #299E79?
#299E79 is rgb(41, 158, 121) in RGB, hsl(161, 59%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(74%, 0%, 23%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #299E79?
White text on this background reaches 3.35:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.26:1.
What colors go well with #299E79?
Its direct complement is #9E294E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9E2989 and #9E3E29 gives you contrast without the vibration.