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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5E693A — Fern
#5E693A is a dark moderately saturated green sitting at 74° 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 #5E693A
- f9faf5
- e5e9d7
- d1d8b9
- bdc89a
- a9b77c
- 95a65e
- 7b8a4c
- 606b3b
- 454d2a
- 2a2f1a
- 0f1009
Color schemes using #5E693A
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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#5E693A FAQ
What color is #5E693A?
#5E693A is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 74 degrees, 29% saturation and 32% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5E693A?
#5E693A is rgb(94, 105, 58) in RGB, hsl(74, 29%, 32%) in HSL, and cmyk(10%, 0%, 45%, 59%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5E693A?
White text on this background reaches 5.9:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.56:1.
What colors go well with #5E693A?
Its direct complement is #453A69. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3A4769 and #5D3A69 gives you contrast without the vibration.