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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5C7A57 — Fern
#5C7A57 is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 111° 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 #5C7A57
- f6f9f6
- dce5db
- c2d2bf
- a8bea4
- 8dab88
- 73976d
- 5e7d58
- 496145
- 354632
- 202a1e
- 0b0f0b
Color schemes using #5C7A57
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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#5C7A57 FAQ
What color is #5C7A57?
#5C7A57 is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 111 degrees, 17% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5C7A57?
#5C7A57 is rgb(92, 122, 87) in RGB, hsl(111, 17%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(25%, 0%, 29%, 52%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5C7A57?
White text on this background reaches 4.8:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.38:1.
What colors go well with #5C7A57?
Its direct complement is #75577A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #63577A and #7A576E gives you contrast without the vibration.