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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#427D08 — Forest Green
#427D08 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 #427D08
- f7fef1
- e0fbc5
- c8f898
- b1f66c
- 9af340
- 82f014
- 6bc80d
- 539c0a
- 3c7007
- 244404
- 0d1802
Color schemes using #427D08
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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#427D08 FAQ
What color is #427D08?
#427D08 is a shade of forest green in the green family. It has a hue of 90 degrees, 88% saturation and 26% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #427D08?
#427D08 is rgb(66, 125, 8) in RGB, hsl(90, 88%, 26%) in HSL, and cmyk(47%, 0%, 94%, 51%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #427D08?
White text on this background reaches 5.04:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.17:1.
What colors go well with #427D08?
Its direct complement is #42087D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #08087D and #7D087D gives you contrast without the vibration.