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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#52B1CB — Verdigris
#52B1CB is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 193° 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 #52B1CB
- f3fafb
- cfe9f1
- abd9e6
- 87c9db
- 63b9d0
- 3fa8c6
- 318ba4
- 266d80
- 1b4e5c
- 112f38
- 061114
Color schemes using #52B1CB
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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#52B1CB FAQ
What color is #52B1CB?
#52B1CB is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 193 degrees, 54% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #52B1CB?
#52B1CB is rgb(82, 177, 203) in RGB, hsl(193, 54%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(60%, 13%, 0%, 20%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #52B1CB?
White text on this background reaches 2.47:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.51:1.
What colors go well with #52B1CB?
Its direct complement is #CB6C52. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #CB5275 and #CBA952 gives you contrast without the vibration.