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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#717D4C — Fern
#717D4C is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 75° 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 #717D4C
- f8f9f6
- e4e7d8
- cfd6bb
- bac49e
- a6b281
- 91a064
- 778451
- 5d673f
- 434a2d
- 292d1c
- 0e100a
Color schemes using #717D4C
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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#717D4C FAQ
What color is #717D4C?
#717D4C is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 75 degrees, 24% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #717D4C?
#717D4C is rgb(113, 125, 76) in RGB, hsl(75, 24%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(10%, 0%, 39%, 51%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #717D4C?
White text on this background reaches 4.43:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.74:1.
What colors go well with #717D4C?
Its direct complement is #584C7B. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4C587B and #6F4C7B gives you contrast without the vibration.