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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#696C42 — Fern
#696C42 is a dark desaturated yellow sitting at 64° 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 #696C42
- f9f9f6
- e6e7d8
- d4d6bb
- c1c49e
- afb281
- 9ca064
- 818451
- 64673f
- 484a2d
- 2c2d1c
- 0f100a
Color schemes using #696C42
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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#696C42 FAQ
What color is #696C42?
#696C42 is a shade of fern in the yellow family. It has a hue of 64 degrees, 24% saturation and 34% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #696C42?
#696C42 is rgb(105, 108, 66) in RGB, hsl(64, 24%, 34%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 0%, 39%, 58%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #696C42?
White text on this background reaches 5.49:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.82:1.
What colors go well with #696C42?
Its direct complement is #45426C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #42546C and #59426C gives you contrast without the vibration.