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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#86A474 — Moss
#86A474 is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 98° 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 #86A474
- f7f9f6
- dee6d9
- c5d4bd
- adc1a1
- 94af84
- 7b9c68
- 658154
- 4e6542
- 38482f
- 222c1d
- 0c0f0a
Color schemes using #86A474
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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#86A474 FAQ
What color is #86A474?
#86A474 is a shade of moss in the green family. It has a hue of 98 degrees, 21% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #86A474?
#86A474 is rgb(134, 164, 116) in RGB, hsl(98, 21%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 0%, 29%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #86A474?
White text on this background reaches 2.77:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.58:1.
What colors go well with #86A474?
Its direct complement is #9374A4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7B74A4 and #A4749E gives you contrast without the vibration.