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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#42C0C7 — Verdigris
#42C0C7 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 183° 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 #42C0C7
- f3fbfb
- cfeff1
- abe3e6
- 87d7db
- 63cbd0
- 3fbfc6
- 319ea4
- 267c80
- 1b595c
- 113638
- 061314
Color schemes using #42C0C7
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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#42C0C7 FAQ
What color is #42C0C7?
#42C0C7 is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 183 degrees, 54% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #42C0C7?
#42C0C7 is rgb(66, 192, 199) in RGB, hsl(183, 54%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(67%, 4%, 0%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #42C0C7?
White text on this background reaches 2.19:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.6:1.
What colors go well with #42C0C7?
Its direct complement is #C74943. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C7437E and #C78B43 gives you contrast without the vibration.