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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#487F2E — Fern
#487F2E is a dark moderately saturated green sitting at 101° 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 #487F2E
- f6fbf4
- dbefd1
- bfe2af
- a4d68c
- 88c96a
- 6dbd47
- 589d38
- 457a2c
- 315820
- 1e3513
- 0b1307
Color schemes using #487F2E
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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#487F2E FAQ
What color is #487F2E?
#487F2E is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 101 degrees, 47% saturation and 34% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #487F2E?
#487F2E is rgb(72, 127, 46) in RGB, hsl(101, 47%, 34%) in HSL, and cmyk(43%, 0%, 64%, 50%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #487F2E?
White text on this background reaches 4.83:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.35:1.
What colors go well with #487F2E?
Its direct complement is #662E7F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3D2E7F and #7F2E71 gives you contrast without the vibration.