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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#687A57 — Fern
#687A57 is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 91° 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 #687A57
- f7f9f6
- e0e5db
- c8d2bf
- b1bea4
- 99ab88
- 81976d
- 6a7d58
- 536145
- 3b4632
- 242a1e
- 0d0f0b
Color schemes using #687A57
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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#687A57 FAQ
What color is #687A57?
#687A57 is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 91 degrees, 17% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #687A57?
#687A57 is rgb(104, 122, 87) in RGB, hsl(91, 17%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 0%, 29%, 52%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #687A57?
White text on this background reaches 4.66:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.51:1.
What colors go well with #687A57?
Its direct complement is #69577A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #57577A and #7A577A gives you contrast without the vibration.