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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#506D22 — Fern
#506D22 is a dark moderately saturated green sitting at 83° 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 #506D22
- f8fbf3
- e4f0d0
- cfe5ac
- bada88
- a6ce65
- 91c341
- 78a233
- 5d7e28
- 435b1d
- 293711
- 0e1306
Color schemes using #506D22
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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#506D22 FAQ
What color is #506D22?
#506D22 is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 83 degrees, 52% saturation and 28% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #506D22?
#506D22 is rgb(80, 109, 34) in RGB, hsl(83, 52%, 28%) in HSL, and cmyk(27%, 0%, 69%, 57%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #506D22?
White text on this background reaches 5.91:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.55:1.
What colors go well with #506D22?
Its direct complement is #3F226D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #222B6D and #64226D gives you contrast without the vibration.