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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#898F56 — Moss
#898F56 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 66° 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 #898F56
- f9f9f5
- e6e8d8
- d3d6bb
- c1c49d
- aeb380
- 9ba163
- 808550
- 64683e
- 484b2d
- 2b2d1b
- 0f100a
Color schemes using #898F56
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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#898F56 FAQ
What color is #898F56?
#898F56 is a shade of moss in the green family. It has a hue of 66 degrees, 25% saturation and 45% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #898F56?
#898F56 is rgb(137, 143, 86) in RGB, hsl(66, 25%, 45%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 40%, 44%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #898F56?
White text on this background reaches 3.43:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.13:1.
What colors go well with #898F56?
Its direct complement is #5C568F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #566D8F and #78568F gives you contrast without the vibration.