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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#948D71 — Moss
#948D71 is a mid-tone desaturated yellow sitting at 48° 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 #948D71
- f8f8f6
- e4e3dc
- d0cdc1
- bcb8a6
- a8a28b
- 948d71
- 7a745c
- 5f5a47
- 444133
- 29271f
- 0f0e0b
Color schemes using #948D71
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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#948D71 FAQ
What color is #948D71?
#948D71 is a shade of moss in the yellow family. It has a hue of 48 degrees, 14% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #948D71?
#948D71 is rgb(148, 141, 113) in RGB, hsl(48, 14%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 24%, 42%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #948D71?
White text on this background reaches 3.33:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.31:1.
What colors go well with #948D71?
Its direct complement is #717894. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #718994 and #7B7194 gives you contrast without the vibration.