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#3C8B52 — Fern

#3C8B52 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 137° 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 #3C8B52

Color schemes using #3C8B52

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#3C8B52 FAQ

What color is #3C8B52?

#3C8B52 is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 137 degrees, 40% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.

What is the RGB value of #3C8B52?

#3C8B52 is rgb(60, 139, 82) in RGB, hsl(137, 40%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(57%, 0%, 41%, 45%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #3C8B52?

White text on this background reaches 4.19:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.01:1.

What colors go well with #3C8B52?

Its direct complement is #8B3C75. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7A3C8B and #8B3C4D gives you contrast without the vibration.