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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#42BEA2 — Verdigris
#42BEA2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 166° 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 #42BEA2
- f4fbf9
- d1efe8
- aee3d7
- 8bd7c5
- 68cbb4
- 45bfa3
- 369f86
- 2a7c69
- 1e594b
- 12362e
- 071310
Color schemes using #42BEA2
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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#42BEA2 FAQ
What color is #42BEA2?
#42BEA2 is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 166 degrees, 49% saturation and 50% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #42BEA2?
#42BEA2 is rgb(66, 190, 162) in RGB, hsl(166, 49%, 50%) in HSL, and cmyk(65%, 0%, 15%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #42BEA2?
White text on this background reaches 2.3:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.12:1.
What colors go well with #42BEA2?
Its direct complement is #BE415E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BE419D and #BE6241 gives you contrast without the vibration.