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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5B713D — Fern
#5B713D is a dark moderately saturated green 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 #5B713D
- f8faf5
- e1e9d7
- cbd9b8
- b5c89a
- 9fb87b
- 88a85d
- 708b4b
- 576c3a
- 3f4e2a
- 262f19
- 0d1109
Color schemes using #5B713D
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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#5B713D FAQ
What color is #5B713D?
#5B713D is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 85 degrees, 30% saturation and 34% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5B713D?
#5B713D is rgb(91, 113, 61) in RGB, hsl(85, 30%, 34%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 0%, 46%, 56%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5B713D?
White text on this background reaches 5.42:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.87:1.
What colors go well with #5B713D?
Its direct complement is #523D71. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3D4171 and #6C3D71 gives you contrast without the vibration.