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#585F4E — Fern

#585F4E is a dark desaturated gray sitting at 85° 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 #585F4E

Color schemes using #585F4E

analogous

Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.

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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#585F4E FAQ

What color is #585F4E?

#585F4E is a shade of fern in the gray family. It has a hue of 85 degrees, 10% saturation and 34% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.

What is the RGB value of #585F4E?

#585F4E is rgb(88, 95, 78) in RGB, hsl(85, 10%, 34%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 0%, 18%, 63%) in CMYK.

Can I use white text on #585F4E?

White text on this background reaches 6.64:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.16:1.

What colors go well with #585F4E?

Its direct complement is #554E5F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4E4F5F and #5E4E5F gives you contrast without the vibration.