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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#49C17F — Emerald
#49C17F is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 147° 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 #49C17F
- f4fbf7
- d1efde
- aee3c6
- 8bd7ad
- 68cb95
- 45bf7c
- 369f65
- 2a7c4f
- 1e5939
- 123622
- 07130c
Color schemes using #49C17F
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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#49C17F FAQ
What color is #49C17F?
#49C17F is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 147 degrees, 49% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #49C17F?
#49C17F is rgb(73, 193, 127) in RGB, hsl(147, 49%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(62%, 0%, 34%, 24%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #49C17F?
White text on this background reaches 2.28:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.22:1.
What colors go well with #49C17F?
Its direct complement is #C1498B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BB49C1 and #C1494F gives you contrast without the vibration.