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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8E9471 — Moss
#8E9471 is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 70° 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 #8E9471
- f8f8f6
- e3e4dc
- ced0c1
- b8bca6
- a3a88b
- 8e9471
- 757a5c
- 5b5f47
- 414433
- 28291f
- 0e0f0b
Color schemes using #8E9471
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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#8E9471 FAQ
What color is #8E9471?
#8E9471 is a shade of moss in the green family. It has a hue of 70 degrees, 14% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8E9471?
#8E9471 is rgb(142, 148, 113) in RGB, hsl(70, 14%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 24%, 42%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8E9471?
White text on this background reaches 3.17:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.62:1.
What colors go well with #8E9471?
Its direct complement is #767194. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #717C94 and #887194 gives you contrast without the vibration.