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#5ABA80 — Emerald

#5ABA80 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 144° 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 #5ABA80

Color schemes using #5ABA80

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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#5ABA80 FAQ

What color is #5ABA80?

#5ABA80 is a shade of emerald in the green family. It has a hue of 144 degrees, 41% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #5ABA80?

#5ABA80 is rgb(90, 186, 128) in RGB, hsl(144, 41%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(52%, 0%, 31%, 27%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #5ABA80?

White text on this background reaches 2.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.77:1.

What colors go well with #5ABA80?

Its direct complement is #BA5A93. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B05ABA and #BA5A63 gives you contrast without the vibration.