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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#517D40 — Fern
#517D40 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 103° 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 #517D40
- f6faf5
- dcead6
- c1dab7
- a6ca98
- 8bba79
- 71aa5a
- 5c8d48
- 486e39
- 334f29
- 1f3019
- 0b1109
Color schemes using #517D40
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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#517D40 FAQ
What color is #517D40?
#517D40 is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 103 degrees, 32% saturation and 37% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #517D40?
#517D40 is rgb(81, 125, 64) in RGB, hsl(103, 32%, 37%) in HSL, and cmyk(35%, 0%, 49%, 51%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #517D40?
White text on this background reaches 4.82:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.36:1.
What colors go well with #517D40?
Its direct complement is #6B407D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4D407D and #7D406F gives you contrast without the vibration.