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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#48A545 — Fern
#48A545 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 118° 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 #48A545
- f4faf4
- d4edd3
- b4dfb2
- 93d191
- 73c370
- 52b54f
- 42963f
- 337531
- 255423
- 163315
- 081208
Color schemes using #48A545
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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#48A545 FAQ
What color is #48A545?
#48A545 is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 118 degrees, 41% saturation and 46% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #48A545?
#48A545 is rgb(72, 165, 69) in RGB, hsl(118, 41%, 46%) in HSL, and cmyk(56%, 0%, 58%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #48A545?
White text on this background reaches 3.11:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.74:1.
What colors go well with #48A545?
Its direct complement is #A245A5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7245A5 and #A54579 gives you contrast without the vibration.