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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#499786 — Slate
#499786 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 #499786
- f5faf9
- d5ebe6
- b5dcd3
- 96ccc0
- 76bdae
- 56ae9b
- 459080
- 367064
- 275148
- 18312b
- 08110f
Color schemes using #499786
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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#499786 FAQ
What color is #499786?
#499786 is a shade of slate in the teal family. It has a hue of 167 degrees, 35% saturation and 44% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #499786?
#499786 is rgb(73, 151, 134) in RGB, hsl(167, 35%, 44%) in HSL, and cmyk(52%, 0%, 11%, 41%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #499786?
White text on this background reaches 3.47:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.05:1.
What colors go well with #499786?
Its direct complement is #97495A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #974981 and #975F49 gives you contrast without the vibration.