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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#787D40 — Fern
#787D40 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 65° 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 #787D40
- f9faf5
- e8ead6
- d7dab7
- c6ca98
- b5ba79
- a3aa5a
- 878d48
- 696e39
- 4c4f29
- 2e3019
- 101109
Color schemes using #787D40
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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#787D40 FAQ
What color is #787D40?
#787D40 is a shade of fern in the yellow family. It has a hue of 65 degrees, 32% saturation and 37% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #787D40?
#787D40 is rgb(120, 125, 64) in RGB, hsl(65, 32%, 37%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 49%, 51%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #787D40?
White text on this background reaches 4.37:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 4.81:1.
What colors go well with #787D40?
Its direct complement is #45407D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #40597D and #63407D gives you contrast without the vibration.