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Fern Frond

#516501

Fern Frond is a neutral dark color with the hex code #516501. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 81, 101, 1 in digital design or CMYK 20%, 0%, 99%, 60% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Fern Frond color values

HEX
#516501
RGB
81, 101, 1
HSL
72°, 98%, 20%
CMYK
20, 0, 99, 60

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Fern Frond sits at 72° on the color wheel with 98% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 98%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Fern Frond is rendered as rgb(81, 101, 1), where the green channel leads at 101, with red and blue channels close behind. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.

For print, Fern Frond translates to a CMYK breakdown of 20C 0M 99Y 60K. A substantial black component (60%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Fern Frond

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #516501;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 81, 101, 1;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#516501',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 20%
M: 0%
Y: 99%
K: 60%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(81, 101, 1)
rgba(81, 101, 1, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

16 brand s with colors near 72° on the color wheel

Robinhood logo
Robinhood
Zendesk logo
Zendesk
Linktree logo
Linktree
Microsoft logo
Microsoft

Frequently asked questions

What color is #516501?
#516501 is Fern Frond, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 81, 101, 1. It has a hue of 72°, 98% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #516501?
The RGB color code for #516501 is rgb(81, 101, 1). This means it contains 81 red, 101 green, and 1 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Fern Frond a warm or cool color?
Fern Frond (#516501) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #516501 in CSS?
You can use #516501 in CSS with: background-color: #516501; or color: #516501; or as an RGB value: rgb(81, 101, 1). For print design, use CMYK: 20%, 0%, 99%, 60%.

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