Fern
HEX: #71BC78 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#71BC78
113, 188, 120
125°, 39% ,73%
39.89, 0, 36.17, 26.27
About Fern
Fern (#71BC78) is a color with RGB(113, 188, 120) and HSL(125.6°, 39.89%, 73.73%). It is commonly associated with Calm moods. In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Logo, Print. Its complementary color is #BC71B5, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #7871BC and #BC7871. The name comes from fearn (Old English).
- HEX: #71BC78
- RGB: 113, 188, 120
- HSL: 125.6°, 39.89%, 73.73%
- Mood: Calm
- Style: Cool
- Use case: Text, Logo, Print
- Complementary color: #BC71B5
- Triadic colors: #7871BC, #BC7871
- The name comes from fearn (Old English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #71BC78 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The word 'fern' has a long history in the English language, directly descending from the Old English 'fearn'. This Old English term itself has Germanic roots, related to similar words in Old High German (farn) and Old Norse (fagni). The Proto-Germanic root is reconstructed as *farną. The plant itself is ancient, and the word for it reflects this antiquity, remaining remarkably stable in form and meaning over centuries. It has consistently referred to the non-flowering vascular plants that reproduce via spores and typically have feathery fronds.
First Recorded Use
Before 1000 AD
Cultural Associations
Ferns are often associated with ancient forests, damp environments, and a sense of primeval nature. In some cultures, ferns have been linked to magic or hidden treasures, particularly the mythical 'fern seed' which was believed to grant invisibility or the ability to understand animal speech (though ferns reproduce by spores, not seeds). They are also popular ornamental plants, both indoors and in gardens, valued for their lush foliage and varied textures. The color 'fern green' is a common shade, reflecting the typical color of their fronds.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #71BC78;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #71BC78;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #71BC78;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#71BC78,
#D7A1D2
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#71BC78,
#D7A1D2
);
}// SCSS variable
$fern: #71BC78;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$fern-r: 113;
$fern-g: 188;
$fern-b: 120;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $fern;
color: rgba($fern-r, $fern-g, $fern-b, 0.8);
}