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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#596148 — Fern
#596148 is a dark desaturated green sitting at 79° 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 #596148
- f8f8f6
- e2e5db
- cbd1c0
- b5bda5
- 9fa98a
- 89956f
- 707b5b
- 586047
- 3f4533
- 262a1f
- 0d0f0b
Color schemes using #596148
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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#596148 FAQ
What color is #596148?
#596148 is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 79 degrees, 15% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #596148?
#596148 is rgb(89, 97, 72) in RGB, hsl(79, 15%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 0%, 26%, 62%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #596148?
White text on this background reaches 6.51:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.23:1.
What colors go well with #596148?
Its direct complement is #504861. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #484C61 and #5C4861 gives you contrast without the vibration.