analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#55842E — Fern
#55842E is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 93° 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.
#55842e
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #55842E
- f7fbf4
- deefd1
- c6e3ae
- add68c
- 95ca69
- 7cbe46
- 659e37
- 4f7b2b
- 39581f
- 223613
- 0c1307
Color schemes using #55842E
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.
Nearby colors
#55842E FAQ
What color is #55842E?
#55842E is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 93 degrees, 48% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #55842E?
#55842E is rgb(85, 132, 46) in RGB, hsl(93, 48%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(36%, 0%, 65%, 48%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #55842E?
White text on this background reaches 4.44:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.73:1.
What colors go well with #55842E?
Its direct complement is #5E2E84. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #332E84 and #842E80 gives you contrast without the vibration.