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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#45A4A0 — Verdigris
#45A4A0 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 #45A4A0
- f4fafa
- d3edeb
- b2dfdd
- 91d1ce
- 70c3bf
- 4fb5b0
- 3f9692
- 317572
- 235452
- 153332
- 081211
Color schemes using #45A4A0
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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#45A4A0 FAQ
What color is #45A4A0?
#45A4A0 is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 177 degrees, 41% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #45A4A0?
#45A4A0 is rgb(69, 164, 160) in RGB, hsl(177, 41%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(58%, 0%, 2%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #45A4A0?
White text on this background reaches 2.97:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.07:1.
What colors go well with #45A4A0?
Its direct complement is #A5454A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A5457A and #A57045 gives you contrast without the vibration.