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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5B7A2A — Fern
#5B7A2A is a dark moderately saturated green sitting at 83° 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 #5B7A2A
- f8fbf4
- e3efd1
- cfe3ae
- bad78b
- a5cb68
- 90bf45
- 779f36
- 5d7c2a
- 42591e
- 283612
- 0e1307
Color schemes using #5B7A2A
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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#5B7A2A FAQ
What color is #5B7A2A?
#5B7A2A is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 83 degrees, 49% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5B7A2A?
#5B7A2A is rgb(91, 122, 42) in RGB, hsl(83, 49%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 0%, 66%, 52%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5B7A2A?
White text on this background reaches 4.93:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.26:1.
What colors go well with #5B7A2A?
Its direct complement is #482A7A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2A337A and #702A7A gives you contrast without the vibration.