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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#40A87E — Emerald
#40A87E is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 156° 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 #40A87E
- f4fbf8
- d2eee3
- b0e1cd
- 8ed4b8
- 6cc7a3
- 4aba8d
- 3b9b74
- 2e795b
- 215741
- 143527
- 07120e
Color schemes using #40A87E
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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#40A87E FAQ
What color is #40A87E?
#40A87E is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 156 degrees, 45% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #40A87E?
#40A87E is rgb(64, 168, 126) in RGB, hsl(156, 45%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(62%, 0%, 25%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #40A87E?
White text on this background reaches 2.95:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.12:1.
What colors go well with #40A87E?
Its direct complement is #A63F68. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A63F9C and #A6493F gives you contrast without the vibration.