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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#858142 — Moss
#858142 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 56° 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 #858142
- fafaf5
- eae9d5
- dbd9b6
- ccc896
- bcb777
- ada758
- 8f8a46
- 6f6c37
- 504d27
- 312f18
- 111108
Color schemes using #858142
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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#858142 FAQ
What color is #858142?
#858142 is a shade of moss in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 34% saturation and 39% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #858142?
#858142 is rgb(133, 129, 66) in RGB, hsl(56, 34%, 39%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 50%, 48%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #858142?
White text on this background reaches 4.03:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.22:1.
What colors go well with #858142?
Its direct complement is #424685. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #426885 and #5F4285 gives you contrast without the vibration.