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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#52A0BC — Verdigris
#52A0BC is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 196° 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 #52A0BC
- f4f9fb
- d2e6ee
- b0d4e0
- 8fc1d3
- 6daec6
- 4b9cb9
- 3c8099
- 2f6478
- 214856
- 142c34
- 070f12
Color schemes using #52A0BC
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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#52A0BC FAQ
What color is #52A0BC?
#52A0BC is a shade of verdigris in the blue family. It has a hue of 196 degrees, 44% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #52A0BC?
#52A0BC is rgb(82, 160, 188) in RGB, hsl(196, 44%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(56%, 15%, 0%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #52A0BC?
White text on this background reaches 2.95:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.11:1.
What colors go well with #52A0BC?
Its direct complement is #BC6F52. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BC526B and #BCA352 gives you contrast without the vibration.