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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#38CCAE — Verdigris
#38CCAE is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 168° 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 #38CCAE
- f3fcfa
- cef2eb
- a8e9dc
- 83dfcd
- 5ed5bd
- 38ccae
- 2ca990
- 228471
- 185f51
- 0f3a31
- 051411
Color schemes using #38CCAE
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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#38CCAE FAQ
What color is #38CCAE?
#38CCAE is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 168 degrees, 59% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #38CCAE?
#38CCAE is rgb(56, 204, 174) in RGB, hsl(168, 59%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(73%, 0%, 15%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #38CCAE?
White text on this background reaches 2.02:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.42:1.
What colors go well with #38CCAE?
Its direct complement is #CC3856. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CC38A0 and #CC6538 gives you contrast without the vibration.