Fern
Also known as: Fiji Palm , Victorian Garden , Golf Day , The Legend of Green
Fern sits on the cool side of the spectrum: a gentle green that feels calm and balanced. Try it in outdoor gear and wellness brands. A purple counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 5.27:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Fern color codes
- HEX
- #548D44
- RGB
- rgb(84, 141, 68)
- RGBA
- rgba(84, 141, 68, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(107, 35%, 41%)
- HSV
- hsv(107, 52%, 55%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(40%, 0%, 52%, 45%)
- LAB
- lab(53.4 -30.5 32.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(58.6% 0.121 139.1)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: forestgreen #228B22 · ΔE 6.3
- RAL 6017: May green #468641 · ΔE 3.3 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Fern works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Reads as growth and sustainability, at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Fern
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Fern by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 3.98:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.27:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Fern background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Fern
Fern with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fern
Fern triad
Explore
Similar colors
- May Green #4C9141 · ΔE 2.0
- Indica #588C3A · ΔE 2.2
- Lush Grass #468D45 · ΔE 2.2
- Beanpole #4E8747 · ΔE 2.8
- Underclover #428C49 · ΔE 3.2
- Homegrown #63884A · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Fern is closest to Viola .
FAQ
Fern FAQs
What color is Fern?
Fern is a medium green with the hex code #548D44. In HSL terms it has a hue of 107°, 35% saturation, and 41% lightness.
What is the hex code for Fern?
The hex code for Fern is #548D44. In RGB it's rgb(84, 141, 68), and in CMYK it's cmyk(40%, 0%, 52%, 45%).
What colors go well with Fern?
Fern pairs naturally with purple tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Fern : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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