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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#2A7A57 — Fern
#2A7A57 is a dark moderately saturated green sitting at 154° 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 #2A7A57
- f4fbf8
- d1efe2
- aee3cc
- 8bd7b6
- 68cba0
- 45bf8a
- 369f72
- 2a7c59
- 1e5940
- 123627
- 07130e
Color schemes using #2A7A57
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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#2A7A57 FAQ
What color is #2A7A57?
#2A7A57 is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 154 degrees, 49% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #2A7A57?
#2A7A57 is rgb(42, 122, 87) in RGB, hsl(154, 49%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(66%, 0%, 29%, 52%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #2A7A57?
White text on this background reaches 5.22:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.02:1.
What colors go well with #2A7A57?
Its direct complement is #7A2A4C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7A2A74 and #7A2F2A gives you contrast without the vibration.