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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#489D8B — Verdigris
#489D8B is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 167° 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 #489D8B
- f5faf9
- d4ebe6
- b4ddd4
- 94cec1
- 74bfaf
- 54b09c
- 439281
- 347265
- 265248
- 17322c
- 08110f
Color schemes using #489D8B
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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#489D8B FAQ
What color is #489D8B?
#489D8B is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 167 degrees, 37% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #489D8B?
#489D8B is rgb(72, 157, 139) in RGB, hsl(167, 37%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(54%, 0%, 11%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #489D8B?
White text on this background reaches 3.25:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.47:1.
What colors go well with #489D8B?
Its direct complement is #9D485B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9D4885 and #9D6048 gives you contrast without the vibration.