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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#596B33 — Fern
#596B33 is a dark moderately saturated 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 #596B33
- f8faf5
- e4ebd5
- cfdcb5
- bbcc96
- a7bd76
- 92ae56
- 789045
- 5e7036
- 435127
- 293118
- 0e1108
Color schemes using #596B33
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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#596B33 FAQ
What color is #596B33?
#596B33 is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 79 degrees, 35% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #596B33?
#596B33 is rgb(89, 107, 51) in RGB, hsl(79, 35%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 0%, 52%, 58%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #596B33?
White text on this background reaches 5.87:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.58:1.
What colors go well with #596B33?
Its direct complement is #45336B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #333E6B and #61336B gives you contrast without the vibration.