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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#42675D — Fern
#42675D is a dark desaturated teal sitting at 164° 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 #42675D
- f6f9f8
- d9e7e3
- bcd4ce
- a0c2b9
- 83b0a4
- 679e8f
- 538276
- 41655c
- 2f4942
- 1c2c28
- 0a100e
Color schemes using #42675D
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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#42675D FAQ
What color is #42675D?
#42675D is a shade of fern in the teal family. It has a hue of 164 degrees, 22% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #42675D?
#42675D is rgb(66, 103, 93) in RGB, hsl(164, 22%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(36%, 0%, 10%, 60%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #42675D?
White text on this background reaches 6.31:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.33:1.
What colors go well with #42675D?
Its direct complement is #67424C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #67425E and #674A42 gives you contrast without the vibration.