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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#969D81 — Sage
#969D81 is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 75° 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 #969D81
- f8f8f6
- e2e4dc
- ccd0c1
- b6bba7
- a0a78c
- 8a9272
- 72785d
- 595e48
- 404334
- 272920
- 0e0e0b
Color schemes using #969D81
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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#969D81 FAQ
What color is #969D81?
#969D81 is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 75 degrees, 13% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #969D81?
#969D81 is rgb(150, 157, 129) in RGB, hsl(75, 13%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 18%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #969D81?
White text on this background reaches 2.82:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.44:1.
What colors go well with #969D81?
Its direct complement is #88809D. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #80889D and #96809D gives you contrast without the vibration.