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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#53795E — Fern
#53795E is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 137° 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 #53795E
- f6f9f7
- dae6dd
- bed3c4
- a2c0ab
- 86ad91
- 6a9a78
- 567f62
- 43634c
- 304737
- 1d2b21
- 0a0f0c
Color schemes using #53795E
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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#53795E FAQ
What color is #53795E?
#53795E is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 137 degrees, 19% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #53795E?
#53795E is rgb(83, 121, 94) in RGB, hsl(137, 19%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(31%, 0%, 22%, 53%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #53795E?
White text on this background reaches 4.92:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.26:1.
What colors go well with #53795E?
Its direct complement is #79536E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #715379 and #79535B gives you contrast without the vibration.