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#49DAA0 — Emerald

#49DAA0 is a mid-tone 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 #49DAA0

Color schemes using #49DAA0

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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#49DAA0 FAQ

What color is #49DAA0?

#49DAA0 is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 156 degrees, 66% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #49DAA0?

#49DAA0 is rgb(73, 218, 160) in RGB, hsl(156, 66%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(67%, 0%, 27%, 15%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #49DAA0?

White text on this background reaches 1.78:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.82:1.

What colors go well with #49DAA0?

Its direct complement is #DA4983. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DA49CB and #DA5749 gives you contrast without the vibration.