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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#397957 — Fern
#397957 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 148° 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 #397957
- f5faf7
- d5ebdf
- b5dcc7
- 95cdaf
- 75be97
- 55af7f
- 449168
- 357151
- 26513a
- 173123
- 08110c
Color schemes using #397957
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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#397957 FAQ
What color is #397957?
#397957 is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 148 degrees, 36% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #397957?
#397957 is rgb(57, 121, 87) in RGB, hsl(148, 36%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(53%, 0%, 28%, 53%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #397957?
White text on this background reaches 5.19:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.05:1.
What colors go well with #397957?
Its direct complement is #79395B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #773979 and #79393B gives you contrast without the vibration.