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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#45A5A2 — Verdigris
#45A5A2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 178° 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 #45A5A2
- f4fafa
- d3edec
- b2dfdd
- 91d1cf
- 70c3c0
- 4fb5b2
- 3f9693
- 317573
- 235453
- 153332
- 081212
Color schemes using #45A5A2
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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#45A5A2 FAQ
What color is #45A5A2?
#45A5A2 is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 178 degrees, 41% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #45A5A2?
#45A5A2 is rgb(69, 165, 162) in RGB, hsl(178, 41%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(58%, 0%, 2%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #45A5A2?
White text on this background reaches 2.93:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.16:1.
What colors go well with #45A5A2?
Its direct complement is #A54548. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A54579 and #A57245 gives you contrast without the vibration.