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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#438E5C — Fern
#438E5C is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 140° 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 #438E5C
- f5faf6
- d5ebdc
- b5dcc2
- 95cda8
- 75be8d
- 55af73
- 44915e
- 357149
- 265135
- 173120
- 08110b
Color schemes using #438E5C
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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#438E5C FAQ
What color is #438E5C?
#438E5C is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 140 degrees, 36% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #438E5C?
#438E5C is rgb(67, 142, 92) in RGB, hsl(140, 36%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(53%, 0%, 35%, 44%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #438E5C?
White text on this background reaches 3.99:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.26:1.
What colors go well with #438E5C?
Its direct complement is #8E4375. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #82438E and #8E434F gives you contrast without the vibration.