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#2BDA59 — Emerald

#2BDA59 is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 136° 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 #2BDA59

Color schemes using #2BDA59

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#2BDA59 FAQ

What color is #2BDA59?

#2BDA59 is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 136 degrees, 70% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #2BDA59?

#2BDA59 is rgb(43, 218, 89) in RGB, hsl(136, 70%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(80%, 0%, 59%, 15%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #2BDA59?

White text on this background reaches 1.86:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.28:1.

What colors go well with #2BDA59?

Its direct complement is #DA2BAB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B12BDA and #DA2B53 gives you contrast without the vibration.