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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#59C856 — Emerald
#59C856 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 118° 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 #59C856
- f4fbf3
- d1f0d0
- aee4ad
- 8cd989
- 69cd66
- 47c242
- 38a134
- 2c7e29
- 1f5a1d
- 133712
- 071306
Color schemes using #59C856
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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#59C856 FAQ
What color is #59C856?
#59C856 is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 118 degrees, 51% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #59C856?
#59C856 is rgb(89, 200, 86) in RGB, hsl(118, 51%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(56%, 0%, 57%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #59C856?
White text on this background reaches 2.14:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.82:1.
What colors go well with #59C856?
Its direct complement is #C456C8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8B56C8 and #C85693 gives you contrast without the vibration.