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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#696D22 — Fern
#696D22 is a dark moderately saturated yellow sitting at 63° 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 #696D22
- fbfbf3
- eef0d0
- e2e5ac
- d5da88
- c9ce65
- bdc341
- 9ca233
- 7a7e28
- 585b1d
- 353711
- 131306
Color schemes using #696D22
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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#696D22 FAQ
What color is #696D22?
#696D22 is a shade of fern in the yellow family. It has a hue of 63 degrees, 52% saturation and 28% lightness, which makes it a dark muted color.
What is the RGB value of #696D22?
#696D22 is rgb(105, 109, 34) in RGB, hsl(63, 52%, 28%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 69%, 57%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #696D22?
White text on this background reaches 5.51:1, which passes WCAG AA. Black text reaches 3.81:1.
What colors go well with #696D22?
Its direct complement is #26226D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #22446D and #4B226D gives you contrast without the vibration.