analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5CBBAB — Verdigris
#5CBBAB is a mid-tone moderately 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.
#5cbbab
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #5CBBAB
- f4faf9
- d3ede8
- b2dfd7
- 91d1c6
- 70c3b5
- 4fb5a4
- 3f9688
- 31756a
- 23544c
- 15332e
- 081210
Color schemes using #5CBBAB
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.
Nearby colors
#5CBBAB FAQ
What color is #5CBBAB?
#5CBBAB is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 170 degrees, 41% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5CBBAB?
#5CBBAB is rgb(92, 187, 171) in RGB, hsl(170, 41%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(51%, 0%, 9%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5CBBAB?
White text on this background reaches 2.29:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.15:1.
What colors go well with #5CBBAB?
Its direct complement is #BB5D6D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BB5D9C and #BB7D5D gives you contrast without the vibration.