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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#949171 — Moss
#949171 is a mid-tone desaturated yellow sitting at 55° 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 #949171
- f8f8f6
- e4e4dc
- d0cfc1
- bcbaa6
- a8a58b
- 949171
- 7a775c
- 5f5d47
- 444333
- 29281f
- 0f0e0b
Color schemes using #949171
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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#949171 FAQ
What color is #949171?
#949171 is a shade of moss in the yellow family. It has a hue of 55 degrees, 14% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #949171?
#949171 is rgb(148, 145, 113) in RGB, hsl(55, 14%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 24%, 42%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #949171?
White text on this background reaches 3.21:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.55:1.
What colors go well with #949171?
Its direct complement is #717394. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #718594 and #7F7194 gives you contrast without the vibration.