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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#448D89 — Slate
#448D89 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 177° 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 #448D89
- f5fafa
- d5ebea
- b5dcda
- 96ccca
- 76bdb9
- 56aea9
- 45908c
- 36706d
- 27514e
- 183130
- 081111
Color schemes using #448D89
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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#448D89 FAQ
What color is #448D89?
#448D89 is a shade of slate in the teal family. It has a hue of 177 degrees, 35% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #448D89?
#448D89 is rgb(68, 141, 137) in RGB, hsl(177, 35%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(52%, 0%, 3%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #448D89?
White text on this background reaches 3.88:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.42:1.
What colors go well with #448D89?
Its direct complement is #8D4448. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8D446C and #8D6544 gives you contrast without the vibration.