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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#406860 — Fern
#406860 is a dark desaturated teal sitting at 168° 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 #406860
- f6f9f8
- d8e7e4
- bbd6d0
- 9ec4bc
- 81b2a8
- 64a094
- 51847a
- 3f675f
- 2d4a44
- 1c2d29
- 0a100f
Color schemes using #406860
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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#406860 FAQ
What color is #406860?
#406860 is a shade of fern in the teal family. It has a hue of 168 degrees, 24% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #406860?
#406860 is rgb(64, 104, 96) in RGB, hsl(168, 24%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(38%, 0%, 8%, 59%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #406860?
White text on this background reaches 6.24:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.37:1.
What colors go well with #406860?
Its direct complement is #684048. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #68405C and #684C40 gives you contrast without the vibration.