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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#489D7B — Smoke
#489D7B is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 156° 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 #489D7B
- f5faf8
- d4ebe2
- b4ddcc
- 94ceb7
- 74bfa1
- 54b08b
- 439272
- 347259
- 265240
- 173227
- 08110e
Color schemes using #489D7B
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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#489D7B FAQ
What color is #489D7B?
#489D7B is a shade of smoke in the green family. It has a hue of 156 degrees, 37% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #489D7B?
#489D7B is rgb(72, 157, 123) in RGB, hsl(156, 37%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(54%, 0%, 22%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #489D7B?
White text on this background reaches 3.29:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.38:1.
What colors go well with #489D7B?
Its direct complement is #9D486A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9D4895 and #9D5148 gives you contrast without the vibration.