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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#53752F — Fern
#53752F is a dark moderately saturated green sitting at 89° 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 #53752F
- f7fbf4
- e0edd3
- c9e0b1
- b2d38f
- 9bc56e
- 84b84c
- 6c983d
- 54772f
- 3d5522
- 253415
- 0d1207
Color schemes using #53752F
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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#53752F FAQ
What color is #53752F?
#53752F is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 89 degrees, 43% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #53752F?
#53752F is rgb(83, 117, 47) in RGB, hsl(89, 43%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(29%, 0%, 60%, 54%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #53752F?
White text on this background reaches 5.31:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.95:1.
What colors go well with #53752F?
Its direct complement is #502F75. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2F3075 and #742F75 gives you contrast without the vibration.