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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4E8D85 — Slate
#4E8D85 is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 172° 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 #4E8D85
- f5faf9
- d7e9e7
- b9d8d4
- 9ac8c2
- 7cb7af
- 5ea69d
- 4c8a81
- 3b6b65
- 2a4d48
- 1a2f2c
- 09100f
Color schemes using #4E8D85
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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#4E8D85 FAQ
What color is #4E8D85?
#4E8D85 is a shade of slate in the teal family. It has a hue of 172 degrees, 29% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E8D85?
#4E8D85 is rgb(78, 141, 133) in RGB, hsl(172, 29%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(45%, 0%, 6%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E8D85?
White text on this background reaches 3.84:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.47:1.
What colors go well with #4E8D85?
Its direct complement is #8D4E56. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8D4E76 and #8D654E gives you contrast without the vibration.