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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#508D16 — Forest Green
#508D16 is a dark saturated green sitting at 91° 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 #508D16
- f7fdf2
- dff7c9
- c7f0a1
- afea78
- 97e44f
- 7fdd27
- 68b81d
- 519016
- 3a6710
- 233f0a
- 0c1603
Color schemes using #508D16
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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#508D16 FAQ
What color is #508D16?
#508D16 is a shade of forest green in the green family. It has a hue of 91 degrees, 73% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #508D16?
#508D16 is rgb(80, 141, 22) in RGB, hsl(91, 73%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(43%, 0%, 84%, 45%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #508D16?
White text on this background reaches 4.07:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.16:1.
What colors go well with #508D16?
Its direct complement is #54168D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #18168D and #8D168B gives you contrast without the vibration.