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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#73842E — Fern
#73842E is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 72° 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 #73842E
- fafbf4
- e9efd1
- d8e3ae
- c7d68c
- b7ca69
- a6be46
- 899e37
- 6b7b2b
- 4d581f
- 2f3613
- 101307
Color schemes using #73842E
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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#73842E FAQ
What color is #73842E?
#73842E is a shade of fern in the green family. It has a hue of 72 degrees, 48% saturation and 35% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #73842E?
#73842E is rgb(115, 132, 46) in RGB, hsl(72, 48%, 35%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 0%, 65%, 48%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #73842E?
White text on this background reaches 4.14:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.07:1.
What colors go well with #73842E?
Its direct complement is #402E84. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #2E4884 and #6A2E84 gives you contrast without the vibration.