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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#90AB8C — Sage
#90AB8C is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 112° 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 #90AB8C
- f6f9f6
- dce5db
- c2d1c0
- a8bda4
- 8eaa89
- 73966e
- 5e7c5a
- 496046
- 354532
- 202a1e
- 0b0f0b
Color schemes using #90AB8C
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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#90AB8C FAQ
What color is #90AB8C?
#90AB8C is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 112 degrees, 16% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #90AB8C?
#90AB8C is rgb(144, 171, 140) in RGB, hsl(112, 16%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 0%, 18%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #90AB8C?
White text on this background reaches 2.5:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.39:1.
What colors go well with #90AB8C?
Its direct complement is #A78CAB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #978CAB and #AB8CA0 gives you contrast without the vibration.