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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8CA489 — Sage
#8CA489 is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 113° 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 #8CA489
- f7f8f6
- dde4dc
- c3d0c1
- a9bba7
- 8fa78c
- 769272
- 60785d
- 4b5e48
- 364334
- 212920
- 0b0e0b
Color schemes using #8CA489
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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#8CA489 FAQ
What color is #8CA489?
#8CA489 is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 113 degrees, 13% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8CA489?
#8CA489 is rgb(140, 164, 137) in RGB, hsl(113, 13%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 0%, 16%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8CA489?
White text on this background reaches 2.7:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.79:1.
What colors go well with #8CA489?
Its direct complement is #A189A4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9389A4 and #A4899A gives you contrast without the vibration.