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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#478A89 — Slate
#478A89 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 #478A89
- f5fafa
- d6eaea
- b7dad9
- 98cac9
- 79bab9
- 5aaaa9
- 488d8c
- 396e6d
- 294f4e
- 19302f
- 091111
Color schemes using #478A89
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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#478A89 FAQ
What color is #478A89?
#478A89 is a shade of slate in the teal family. It has a hue of 179 degrees, 32% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #478A89?
#478A89 is rgb(71, 138, 137) in RGB, hsl(179, 32%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(49%, 0%, 1%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #478A89?
White text on this background reaches 3.99:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.26:1.
What colors go well with #478A89?
Its direct complement is #8A4748. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8A476A and #8A6747 gives you contrast without the vibration.