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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#999F89 — Sage
#999F89 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 76° 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 #999F89
- f8f8f7
- e1e3dd
- cbcec3
- b5b9a9
- 9ea48f
- 888f76
- 707560
- 575b4b
- 3e4236
- 262821
- 0d0e0b
Color schemes using #999F89
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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#999F89 FAQ
What color is #999F89?
#999F89 is a shade of sage in the gray family. It has a hue of 76 degrees, 10% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #999F89?
#999F89 is rgb(153, 159, 137) in RGB, hsl(76, 10%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 14%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #999F89?
White text on this background reaches 2.74:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.67:1.
What colors go well with #999F89?
Its direct complement is #8F899F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #898E9F and #9A899F gives you contrast without the vibration.