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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5AAA9B — Verdigris
#5AAA9B is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 169° 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 #5AAA9B
- f5faf9
- d6eae6
- b7dad3
- 98cac1
- 79baae
- 5aaa9b
- 488d80
- 396e64
- 294f48
- 19302c
- 09110f
Color schemes using #5AAA9B
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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#5AAA9B FAQ
What color is #5AAA9B?
#5AAA9B is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 169 degrees, 32% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5AAA9B?
#5AAA9B is rgb(90, 170, 155) in RGB, hsl(169, 32%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(47%, 0%, 9%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5AAA9B?
White text on this background reaches 2.74:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.66:1.
What colors go well with #5AAA9B?
Its direct complement is #AA5A69. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AA5A91 and #AA735A gives you contrast without the vibration.