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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#508946 — Fern
#508946 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 111° 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 #508946
- f6faf5
- d9ead6
- bcdab7
- 9fca98
- 83ba79
- 66aa5a
- 538d48
- 416e39
- 2e4f29
- 1c3019
- 0a1109
Color schemes using #508946
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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#508946 FAQ
What color is #508946?
#508946 is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 111 degrees, 32% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #508946?
#508946 is rgb(80, 137, 70) in RGB, hsl(111, 32%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(42%, 0%, 49%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #508946?
White text on this background reaches 4.19:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.01:1.
What colors go well with #508946?
Its direct complement is #80478A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5F478A and #8A4773 gives you contrast without the vibration.