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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#59B16C — Emerald
#59B16C is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 133° 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 #59B16C
- f5faf6
- d5ebda
- b5dcbd
- 95cda1
- 75be85
- 55af69
- 449155
- 357142
- 26512f
- 17311d
- 08110a
Color schemes using #59B16C
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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#59B16C FAQ
What color is #59B16C?
#59B16C is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 133 degrees, 36% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #59B16C?
#59B16C is rgb(89, 177, 108) in RGB, hsl(133, 36%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(50%, 0%, 39%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #59B16C?
White text on this background reaches 2.65:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.93:1.
What colors go well with #59B16C?
Its direct complement is #B1599E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9859B1 and #B15972 gives you contrast without the vibration.