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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#596D3C — Fern
#596D3C is a dark moderately saturated green sitting at 84° 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 #596D3C
- f8faf5
- e2e9d7
- ccd8b9
- b5c89a
- 9fb77c
- 89a65e
- 718a4c
- 586b3b
- 3f4d2a
- 262f1a
- 0d1009
Color schemes using #596D3C
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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#596D3C FAQ
What color is #596D3C?
#596D3C is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 84 degrees, 29% saturation and 33% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #596D3C?
#596D3C is rgb(89, 109, 60) in RGB, hsl(84, 29%, 33%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 0%, 45%, 57%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #596D3C?
White text on this background reaches 5.71:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.68:1.
What colors go well with #596D3C?
Its direct complement is #4F3C6D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3C416D and #683C6D gives you contrast without the vibration.