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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#40C989 — Emerald
#40C989 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 152° 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 #40C989
- f3fcf8
- cef1e1
- aae7ca
- 85ddb4
- 61d29d
- 3cc887
- 2fa66f
- 258256
- 1a5d3e
- 103826
- 06140d
Color schemes using #40C989
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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#40C989 FAQ
What color is #40C989?
#40C989 is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 152 degrees, 56% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #40C989?
#40C989 is rgb(64, 201, 137) in RGB, hsl(152, 56%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(68%, 0%, 32%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #40C989?
White text on this background reaches 2.11:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.93:1.
What colors go well with #40C989?
Its direct complement is #C94080. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C940C5 and #C94540 gives you contrast without the vibration.