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#59E8D0 — Turquoise

#59E8D0 is a mid-tone saturated teal sitting at 170° 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 #59E8D0

Color schemes using #59E8D0

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#59E8D0 FAQ

What color is #59E8D0?

#59E8D0 is a shade of turquoise in the teal family. It has a hue of 170 degrees, 76% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.

What is the RGB value of #59E8D0?

#59E8D0 is rgb(89, 232, 208) in RGB, hsl(170, 76%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(62%, 0%, 10%, 9%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #59E8D0?

White text on this background reaches 1.51:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.88:1.

What colors go well with #59E8D0?

Its direct complement is #E85971. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #E859B9 and #E88959 gives you contrast without the vibration.