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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#457D40 — Fern
#457D40 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 115° 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 #457D40
- f5faf5
- d8ead6
- badab7
- 9cca98
- 7eba79
- 61aa5a
- 4e8d48
- 3d6e39
- 2c4f29
- 1b3019
- 091109
Color schemes using #457D40
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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#457D40 FAQ
What color is #457D40?
#457D40 is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 115 degrees, 32% saturation and 37% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #457D40?
#457D40 is rgb(69, 125, 64) in RGB, hsl(115, 32%, 37%) in HSL, and cmyk(45%, 0%, 49%, 51%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #457D40?
White text on this background reaches 4.93:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.26:1.
What colors go well with #457D40?
Its direct complement is #78407D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #59407D and #7D4063 gives you contrast without the vibration.