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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#42770D — Forest Green
#42770D is a dark saturated green sitting at 90° 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 #42770D
- f7fdf1
- e0f9c7
- c8f49d
- b1ef73
- 9aeb48
- 82e61e
- 6bc015
- 539611
- 3c6b0c
- 244107
- 0d1703
Color schemes using #42770D
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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#42770D FAQ
What color is #42770D?
#42770D is a shade of forest green in the green family. It has a hue of 90 degrees, 80% saturation and 26% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #42770D?
#42770D is rgb(66, 119, 13) in RGB, hsl(90, 80%, 26%) in HSL, and cmyk(45%, 0%, 89%, 53%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #42770D?
White text on this background reaches 5.42:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.88:1.
What colors go well with #42770D?
Its direct complement is #420D77. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #0D0D77 and #770D77 gives you contrast without the vibration.