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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#46AC85 — Emerald
#46AC85 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 157° 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 #46AC85
- f4fbf8
- d3ede3
- b2dfce
- 90d2b9
- 6fc4a3
- 4eb78e
- 3e9775
- 30765b
- 235542
- 153328
- 07120e
Color schemes using #46AC85
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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#46AC85 FAQ
What color is #46AC85?
#46AC85 is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 157 degrees, 42% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #46AC85?
#46AC85 is rgb(70, 172, 133) in RGB, hsl(157, 42%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(59%, 0%, 23%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #46AC85?
White text on this background reaches 2.8:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.5:1.
What colors go well with #46AC85?
Its direct complement is #AA466C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AA469E and #AA5146 gives you contrast without the vibration.