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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4CA4A0 — Verdigris
#4CA4A0 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 177° 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 #4CA4A0
- f5fafa
- d4ebea
- b4dddb
- 94cecb
- 74bfbb
- 54b0ac
- 43928e
- 34726f
- 265250
- 173230
- 081111
Color schemes using #4CA4A0
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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#4CA4A0 FAQ
What color is #4CA4A0?
#4CA4A0 is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 177 degrees, 37% saturation and 47% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4CA4A0?
#4CA4A0 is rgb(76, 164, 160) in RGB, hsl(177, 37%, 47%) in HSL, and cmyk(54%, 0%, 2%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4CA4A0?
White text on this background reaches 2.95:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.13:1.
What colors go well with #4CA4A0?
Its direct complement is #A44C50. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A44C7C and #A4734C gives you contrast without the vibration.