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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#599EB1 — Verdigris
#599EB1 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 #599EB1
- f5f9fa
- d5e6eb
- b5d4dc
- 95c1cd
- 75aebe
- 559caf
- 448091
- 356471
- 264851
- 172c31
- 080f11
Color schemes using #599EB1
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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#599EB1 FAQ
What color is #599EB1?
#599EB1 is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 193 degrees, 36% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #599EB1?
#599EB1 is rgb(89, 158, 177) in RGB, hsl(193, 36%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(50%, 11%, 0%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #599EB1?
White text on this background reaches 3.02:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.95:1.
What colors go well with #599EB1?
Its direct complement is #B16C59. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B15972 and #B19859 gives you contrast without the vibration.