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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#696B33 — Fern
#696B33 is a dark moderately saturated yellow sitting at 62° 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 #696B33
- fafaf5
- eaebd5
- dadcb5
- cacc96
- bbbd76
- abae56
- 8d9045
- 6e7036
- 4f5127
- 303118
- 111108
Color schemes using #696B33
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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#696B33 FAQ
What color is #696B33?
#696B33 is a shade of fern in the yellow family. It has a hue of 62 degrees, 35% saturation and 31% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #696B33?
#696B33 is rgb(105, 107, 51) in RGB, hsl(62, 35%, 31%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 52%, 58%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #696B33?
White text on this background reaches 5.6:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.75:1.
What colors go well with #696B33?
Its direct complement is #35336B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #334D6B and #51336B gives you contrast without the vibration.