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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8CAB9B — Sage
#8CAB9B is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 149° 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 #8CAB9B
- f6f9f7
- dbe5e0
- c0d1c8
- a4bdb1
- 89aa99
- 6e9681
- 5a7c6a
- 466053
- 32453b
- 1e2a24
- 0b0f0d
Color schemes using #8CAB9B
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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#8CAB9B FAQ
What color is #8CAB9B?
#8CAB9B is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 149 degrees, 16% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8CAB9B?
#8CAB9B is rgb(140, 171, 155) in RGB, hsl(149, 16%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 0%, 9%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8CAB9B?
White text on this background reaches 2.5:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.41:1.
What colors go well with #8CAB9B?
Its direct complement is #AB8C9C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AB8CAB and #AB8C8C gives you contrast without the vibration.