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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2CAA99 — Verdigris
#2CAA99 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 172° 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 #2CAA99
- f3fcfb
- cef2ed
- a8e9e0
- 83dfd3
- 5ed5c5
- 38ccb8
- 2ca999
- 228477
- 185f55
- 0f3a34
- 051412
Color schemes using #2CAA99
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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#2CAA99 FAQ
What color is #2CAA99?
#2CAA99 is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 172 degrees, 59% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2CAA99?
#2CAA99 is rgb(44, 170, 153) in RGB, hsl(172, 59%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(74%, 0%, 10%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2CAA99?
White text on this background reaches 2.87:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.32:1.
What colors go well with #2CAA99?
Its direct complement is #AA2C3D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AA2C7C and #AA5A2C gives you contrast without the vibration.