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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2CAA5A — Jade
#2CAA5A is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 142° 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 #2CAA5A
- f3fcf6
- cef2db
- a8e9c0
- 83dfa5
- 5ed58a
- 38cc6e
- 2ca95a
- 228446
- 185f32
- 0f3a1f
- 05140b
Color schemes using #2CAA5A
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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#2CAA5A FAQ
What color is #2CAA5A?
#2CAA5A is a shade of jade in the green family. It has a hue of 142 degrees, 59% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2CAA5A?
#2CAA5A is rgb(44, 170, 90) in RGB, hsl(142, 59%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(74%, 0%, 47%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2CAA5A?
White text on this background reaches 3:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7:1.
What colors go well with #2CAA5A?
Its direct complement is #AA2C7C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #992CAA and #AA2C3D gives you contrast without the vibration.