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#49C187 — Emerald

#49C187 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 151° 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 #49C187

Color schemes using #49C187

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#49C187 FAQ

What color is #49C187?

#49C187 is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 151 degrees, 49% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #49C187?

#49C187 is rgb(73, 193, 135) in RGB, hsl(151, 49%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(62%, 0%, 30%, 24%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #49C187?

White text on this background reaches 2.27:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.26:1.

What colors go well with #49C187?

Its direct complement is #C14983. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C149BF and #C14B49 gives you contrast without the vibration.