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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#4E8D4F — Fern
#4E8D4F is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 121° 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 #4E8D4F
- f5faf5
- d7e9d7
- b9d8b9
- 9ac89b
- 7cb77d
- 5ea65f
- 4c8a4d
- 3b6b3c
- 2a4d2b
- 1a2f1a
- 091009
Color schemes using #4E8D4F
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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#4E8D4F FAQ
What color is #4E8D4F?
#4E8D4F is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 121 degrees, 29% saturation and 43% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #4E8D4F?
#4E8D4F is rgb(78, 141, 79) in RGB, hsl(121, 29%, 43%) in HSL, and cmyk(45%, 0%, 44%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #4E8D4F?
White text on this background reaches 4:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.25:1.
What colors go well with #4E8D4F?
Its direct complement is #8D4E8C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6F4E8D and #8D4E6D gives you contrast without the vibration.