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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2E8E72 — Teal
#2E8E72 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 163° 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 #2E8E72
- f3fbf9
- d0f0e7
- ade4d4
- 89d9c2
- 66cdb0
- 42c29e
- 34a182
- 297e66
- 1d5a49
- 12372c
- 061310
Color schemes using #2E8E72
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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#2E8E72 FAQ
What color is #2E8E72?
#2E8E72 is a shade of teal in the teal family. It has a hue of 163 degrees, 51% saturation and 37% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2E8E72?
#2E8E72 is rgb(46, 142, 114) in RGB, hsl(163, 51%, 37%) in HSL, and cmyk(68%, 0%, 20%, 44%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2E8E72?
White text on this background reaches 4.02:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.23:1.
What colors go well with #2E8E72?
Its direct complement is #8E2E49. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8E2E7A and #8E432E gives you contrast without the vibration.