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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5BAED2 — Verdigris
#5BAED2 is a mid-tone moderately saturated blue sitting at 198° 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 #5BAED2
- f3f9fc
- cee7f2
- a9d5e8
- 84c3dd
- 60b1d3
- 3b9fc9
- 2e83a7
- 246683
- 1a495e
- 102c39
- 051014
Color schemes using #5BAED2
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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#5BAED2 FAQ
What color is #5BAED2?
#5BAED2 is a shade of verdigris in the blue family. It has a hue of 198 degrees, 57% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5BAED2?
#5BAED2 is rgb(91, 174, 210) in RGB, hsl(198, 57%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(57%, 17%, 0%, 18%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5BAED2?
White text on this background reaches 2.49:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.43:1.
What colors go well with #5BAED2?
Its direct complement is #D27F5B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D25B73 and #D2BA5B gives you contrast without the vibration.