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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#438E4F — Fern
#438E4F is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 130° 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 #438E4F
- f5faf6
- d5ebd8
- b5dcbb
- 95cd9e
- 75be81
- 55af64
- 449151
- 35713f
- 26512d
- 17311c
- 08110a
Color schemes using #438E4F
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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#438E4F FAQ
What color is #438E4F?
#438E4F is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 130 degrees, 36% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #438E4F?
#438E4F is rgb(67, 142, 79) in RGB, hsl(130, 36%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(53%, 0%, 44%, 44%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #438E4F?
White text on this background reaches 4.02:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.22:1.
What colors go well with #438E4F?
Its direct complement is #8E4382. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #75438E and #8E435C gives you contrast without the vibration.