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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#5F735E — Fern
#5F735E is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 117° 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 #5F735E
- f7f8f7
- dde3dd
- c4cec3
- aab9a9
- 90a48f
- 778f76
- 617560
- 4c5b4b
- 364236
- 212821
- 0c0e0b
Color schemes using #5F735E
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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#5F735E FAQ
What color is #5F735E?
#5F735E is a shade of fern in the gray family. It has a hue of 117 degrees, 10% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #5F735E?
#5F735E is rgb(95, 115, 94) in RGB, hsl(117, 10%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 0%, 18%, 55%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #5F735E?
White text on this background reaches 5.12:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.1:1.
What colors go well with #5F735E?
Its direct complement is #725E73. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #685E73 and #735E6A gives you contrast without the vibration.