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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#96AA88 — Sage
#96AA88 is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 95° 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 #96AA88
- f7f9f6
- dfe5db
- c7d2bf
- afbea4
- 97ab88
- 7f976d
- 687d58
- 516145
- 3a4632
- 232a1e
- 0c0f0b
Color schemes using #96AA88
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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#96AA88 FAQ
What color is #96AA88?
#96AA88 is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 95 degrees, 17% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #96AA88?
#96AA88 is rgb(150, 170, 136) in RGB, hsl(95, 17%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 0%, 20%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #96AA88?
White text on this background reaches 2.5:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.4:1.
What colors go well with #96AA88?
Its direct complement is #9C88AA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8B88AA and #AA88A7 gives you contrast without the vibration.