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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#3C8B45 — Fern
#3C8B45 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 127° 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 #3C8B45
- f4faf5
- d3ecd6
- b3deb8
- 92d099
- 71c27a
- 50b45c
- 40954a
- 32743a
- 245429
- 163319
- 081209
Color schemes using #3C8B45
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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#3C8B45 FAQ
What color is #3C8B45?
#3C8B45 is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 127 degrees, 40% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #3C8B45?
#3C8B45 is rgb(60, 139, 69) in RGB, hsl(127, 40%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(57%, 0%, 50%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #3C8B45?
White text on this background reaches 4.22:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.97:1.
What colors go well with #3C8B45?
Its direct complement is #8B3C82. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6D3C8B and #8B3C5A gives you contrast without the vibration.