Fern
Also known as: Fiji Palm, Victorian Garden, Golf Day, The Legend of Green
As a medium take on green, Fern carries calm and balanced energy that suits 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Fern
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 3.98:1
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Aa — on black
contrast 5.27:1
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Best text color on a Fern background: #000000
Palettes featuring Fern
Fern with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fern
Fern triad
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.
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.
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