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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#397979 — Pine
#397979 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 180° 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 #397979
- f5fafa
- d5ebeb
- b5dcdc
- 95cdcd
- 75bebe
- 55afaf
- 449191
- 357171
- 265151
- 173131
- 081111
Color schemes using #397979
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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#397979 FAQ
What color is #397979?
#397979 is a shade of pine in the teal family. It has a hue of 180 degrees, 36% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #397979?
#397979 is rgb(57, 121, 121) in RGB, hsl(180, 36%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(53%, 0%, 0%, 53%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #397979?
White text on this background reaches 5.02:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.19:1.
What colors go well with #397979?
Its direct complement is #793939. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #793959 and #795939 gives you contrast without the vibration.