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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#48958C — Slate
#48958C is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 173° 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 #48958C
- f5faf9
- d5ebe8
- b5dcd7
- 96ccc6
- 76bdb5
- 56aea4
- 459087
- 367069
- 27514c
- 18312e
- 081110
Color schemes using #48958C
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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#48958C FAQ
What color is #48958C?
#48958C is a shade of slate in the teal family. It has a hue of 173 degrees, 35% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #48958C?
#48958C is rgb(72, 149, 140) in RGB, hsl(173, 35%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(52%, 0%, 6%, 42%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #48958C?
White text on this background reaches 3.53:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.95:1.
What colors go well with #48958C?
Its direct complement is #944750. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #944777 and #946547 gives you contrast without the vibration.