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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#96B0A0 — Sage
#96B0A0 is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 143° 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 #96B0A0
- f6f8f7
- dce4df
- c1d0c7
- a6bcae
- 8ba896
- 71947e
- 5c7a67
- 475f50
- 33443a
- 1f2923
- 0b0f0c
Color schemes using #96B0A0
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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#96B0A0 FAQ
What color is #96B0A0?
#96B0A0 is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 143 degrees, 14% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #96B0A0?
#96B0A0 is rgb(150, 176, 160) in RGB, hsl(143, 14%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 0%, 9%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #96B0A0?
White text on this background reaches 2.33:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.01:1.
What colors go well with #96B0A0?
Its direct complement is #B096A6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AD96B0 and #B09699 gives you contrast without the vibration.