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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4E8D78 — Smoke
#4E8D78 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 160° 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 #4E8D78
- f5faf8
- d7e9e3
- b9d8ce
- 9ac8b9
- 7cb7a3
- 5ea68e
- 4c8a75
- 3b6b5b
- 2a4d41
- 1a2f28
- 09100e
Color schemes using #4E8D78
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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#4E8D78 FAQ
What color is #4E8D78?
#4E8D78 is a shade of smoke in the teal family. It has a hue of 160 degrees, 29% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E8D78?
#4E8D78 is rgb(78, 141, 120) in RGB, hsl(160, 29%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(45%, 0%, 15%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E8D78?
White text on this background reaches 3.89:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.41:1.
What colors go well with #4E8D78?
Its direct complement is #8D4E63. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8D4E83 and #8D584E gives you contrast without the vibration.