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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#516E30 — Fern
#516E30 is a dark moderately saturated green sitting at 88° 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 #516E30
- f8faf4
- e1ecd4
- cadeb3
- b3cf93
- 9cc172
- 85b351
- 6d9441
- 557433
- 3d5324
- 253216
- 0d1208
Color schemes using #516E30
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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#516E30 FAQ
What color is #516E30?
#516E30 is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 88 degrees, 39% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #516E30?
#516E30 is rgb(81, 110, 48) in RGB, hsl(88, 39%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(26%, 0%, 56%, 57%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #516E30?
White text on this background reaches 5.8:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.62:1.
What colors go well with #516E30?
Its direct complement is #4D306E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #30326E and #6C306E gives you contrast without the vibration.