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Fern Frond

#5A6600

Fern Frond is a neutral dark color with the hex code #5A6600. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 90, 102, 0 in digital design or CMYK 12%, 0%, 100%, 60% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Fern Frond color values

HEX
#5A6600
RGB
90, 102, 0
HSL
67°, 100%, 20%
CMYK
12, 0, 100, 60

About this color

Fern Frond sits at 67° on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the yellow segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 100%, 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(90, 102, 0), where the green channel leads at 102, 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 12C 0M 100Y 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.

How to use Fern Frond

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #5A6600;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 90, 102, 0;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#5A6600',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 12%
M: 0%
Y: 100%
K: 60%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(90, 102, 0)
rgba(90, 102, 0, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #5A6600?
#5A6600 is Fern Frond, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 90, 102, 0. It has a hue of 67°, 100% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #5A6600?
The RGB color code for #5A6600 is rgb(90, 102, 0). This means it contains 90 red, 102 green, and 0 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Fern Frond a warm or cool color?
Fern Frond (#5A6600) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #5A6600 in CSS?
You can use #5A6600 in CSS with: background-color: #5A6600; or color: #5A6600; or as an RGB value: rgb(90, 102, 0). For print design, use CMYK: 12%, 0%, 100%, 60%.