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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5EB5AC — Verdigris
#5EB5AC is a mid-tone moderately saturated teal sitting at 174° 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 #5EB5AC
- f5fafa
- d4ebe9
- b4ddd9
- 94cec8
- 74bfb8
- 54b0a7
- 43928a
- 34726c
- 26524d
- 17322f
- 081111
Color schemes using #5EB5AC
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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#5EB5AC FAQ
What color is #5EB5AC?
#5EB5AC is a shade of verdigris in the teal family. It has a hue of 174 degrees, 37% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5EB5AC?
#5EB5AC is rgb(94, 181, 172) in RGB, hsl(174, 37%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(48%, 0%, 5%, 29%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5EB5AC?
White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.68:1.
What colors go well with #5EB5AC?
Its direct complement is #B55E67. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B55E92 and #B5815E gives you contrast without the vibration.