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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5A6737 — Fern
#5A6737 is a dark moderately saturated green sitting at 76° 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 #5A6737
- f8faf5
- e4e9d7
- d0d9b8
- bcc89a
- a8b87b
- 94a85d
- 7a8b4b
- 5f6c3a
- 444e2a
- 292f19
- 0f1109
Color schemes using #5A6737
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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#5A6737 FAQ
What color is #5A6737?
#5A6737 is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 76 degrees, 30% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5A6737?
#5A6737 is rgb(90, 103, 55) in RGB, hsl(76, 30%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 0%, 47%, 60%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5A6737?
White text on this background reaches 6.12:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.43:1.
What colors go well with #5A6737?
Its direct complement is #443767. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #374267 and #5C3767 gives you contrast without the vibration.