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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4B696C — Fern
#4B696C is a mid-tone desaturated teal sitting at 185° 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 #4B696C
- f6f8f9
- dae5e5
- bfd1d2
- a3bdbf
- 87a9ac
- 6c9599
- 577b7e
- 446062
- 314546
- 1e2a2b
- 0a0f0f
Color schemes using #4B696C
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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#4B696C FAQ
What color is #4B696C?
#4B696C is a shade of fern in the teal family. It has a hue of 185 degrees, 18% saturation and 36% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4B696C?
#4B696C is rgb(75, 105, 108) in RGB, hsl(185, 18%, 36%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 3%, 0%, 58%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4B696C?
White text on this background reaches 5.94:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.54:1.
What colors go well with #4B696C?
Its direct complement is #6C4E4B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6C4B59 and #6C5F4B gives you contrast without the vibration.