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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#486D3C — Fern
#486D3C is a dark moderately saturated green sitting at 105° 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 #486D3C
- f6faf5
- dbe9d7
- c1d8b9
- a6c89a
- 8bb77c
- 70a65e
- 5b8a4c
- 476b3b
- 334d2a
- 1f2f1a
- 0b1009
Color schemes using #486D3C
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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#486D3C FAQ
What color is #486D3C?
#486D3C is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 105 degrees, 29% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #486D3C?
#486D3C is rgb(72, 109, 60) in RGB, hsl(105, 29%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(34%, 0%, 45%, 57%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #486D3C?
White text on this background reaches 5.95:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.53:1.
What colors go well with #486D3C?
Its direct complement is #603C6D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #483C6D and #6D3C60 gives you contrast without the vibration.