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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#809A5B — Moss
#809A5B is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 85° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #809A5B
- f8f9f5
- e1e8d8
- cbd7ba
- b4c59d
- 9eb47f
- 87a362
- 6f864f
- 57693e
- 3e4b2c
- 262e1b
- 0d1009
Color schemes using #809A5B
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#809A5B FAQ
What color is #809A5B?
#809A5B is a shade of moss in the green family. It has a hue of 85 degrees, 26% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #809A5B?
#809A5B is rgb(128, 154, 91) in RGB, hsl(85, 26%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 0%, 41%, 40%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #809A5B?
White text on this background reaches 3.14:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.69:1.
What colors go well with #809A5B?
Its direct complement is #755B9A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5B609A and #955B9A gives you contrast without the vibration.