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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#488B26 — Forest Green
#488B26 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 100° 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 #488B26
- f6fcf3
- daf2ce
- bee8a9
- a2dd84
- 86d360
- 6ac93b
- 56a72e
- 438324
- 305e1a
- 1d3910
- 0a1405
Color schemes using #488B26
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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#488B26 FAQ
What color is #488B26?
#488B26 is a shade of forest green in the green family. It has a hue of 100 degrees, 57% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #488B26?
#488B26 is rgb(72, 139, 38) in RGB, hsl(100, 57%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(48%, 0%, 73%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #488B26?
White text on this background reaches 4.2:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5:1.
What colors go well with #488B26?
Its direct complement is #6A268C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #37268C and #8C267B gives you contrast without the vibration.