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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#96A474 — Sage
#96A474 is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 78° 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 #96A474
- f8f9f6
- e3e6d9
- cdd4bd
- b8c1a1
- a2af84
- 8d9c68
- 748154
- 5a6542
- 41482f
- 272c1d
- 0e0f0a
Color schemes using #96A474
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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#96A474 FAQ
What color is #96A474?
#96A474 is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 78 degrees, 21% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #96A474?
#96A474 is rgb(150, 164, 116) in RGB, hsl(78, 21%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 0%, 29%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #96A474?
White text on this background reaches 2.67:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.86:1.
What colors go well with #96A474?
Its direct complement is #8374A4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #747EA4 and #9B74A4 gives you contrast without the vibration.