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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#40B4A2 — Verdigris
#40B4A2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 171° 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 #40B4A2
- f4fbfa
- d1efea
- aee3db
- 8cd6cb
- 69cabc
- 46beac
- 379e8e
- 2b7b6f
- 1f5850
- 133630
- 071311
Color schemes using #40B4A2
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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#40B4A2 FAQ
What color is #40B4A2?
#40B4A2 is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 171 degrees, 48% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #40B4A2?
#40B4A2 is rgb(64, 180, 162) in RGB, hsl(171, 48%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(64%, 0%, 10%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #40B4A2?
White text on this background reaches 2.54:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.27:1.
What colors go well with #40B4A2?
Its direct complement is #B54051. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B5408C and #B56940 gives you contrast without the vibration.