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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#488D2A — Fern
#488D2A is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 102° 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 #488D2A
- f6fbf3
- d9f1cf
- bde6ab
- a0db87
- 84d063
- 67c63f
- 54a431
- 418026
- 2f5c1b
- 1c3811
- 0a1406
Color schemes using #488D2A
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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#488D2A FAQ
What color is #488D2A?
#488D2A is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 102 degrees, 54% saturation and 36% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #488D2A?
#488D2A is rgb(72, 141, 42) in RGB, hsl(102, 54%, 36%) in HSL, and cmyk(49%, 0%, 70%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #488D2A?
White text on this background reaches 4.1:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.12:1.
What colors go well with #488D2A?
Its direct complement is #702A8D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3E2A8D and #8D2A7A gives you contrast without the vibration.