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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#44CAC8 — Turquoise
#44CAC8 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 179° 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 #44CAC8
- f3fcfb
- cef1f1
- aae7e6
- 85dddb
- 61d2d0
- 3cc8c6
- 2fa6a4
- 258280
- 1a5d5c
- 103838
- 061414
Color schemes using #44CAC8
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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#44CAC8 FAQ
What color is #44CAC8?
#44CAC8 is a shade of turquoise in the teal family. It has a hue of 179 degrees, 56% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #44CAC8?
#44CAC8 is rgb(68, 202, 200) in RGB, hsl(179, 56%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(66%, 0%, 1%, 21%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #44CAC8?
White text on this background reaches 1.99:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.53:1.
What colors go well with #44CAC8?
Its direct complement is #CA4446. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CA4489 and #CA8544 gives you contrast without the vibration.