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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#88AA8B — Sage
#88AA8B is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 125° 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 #88AA8B
- f6f9f6
- dbe5db
- bfd2c1
- a4bea6
- 88ab8b
- 6d9770
- 587d5b
- 456147
- 324633
- 1e2a1f
- 0b0f0b
Color schemes using #88AA8B
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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#88AA8B FAQ
What color is #88AA8B?
#88AA8B is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 125 degrees, 17% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #88AA8B?
#88AA8B is rgb(136, 170, 139) in RGB, hsl(125, 17%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 0%, 18%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #88AA8B?
White text on this background reaches 2.57:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.17:1.
What colors go well with #88AA8B?
Its direct complement is #AA88A7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9C88AA and #AA8896 gives you contrast without the vibration.