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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#99A970 — Sage
#99A970 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 77° 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 #99A970
- f8f9f5
- e3e8d8
- ced6bb
- b9c49d
- a5b380
- 90a163
- 768550
- 5c683e
- 424b2d
- 282d1b
- 0e100a
Color schemes using #99A970
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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#99A970 FAQ
What color is #99A970?
#99A970 is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 77 degrees, 25% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #99A970?
#99A970 is rgb(153, 169, 112) in RGB, hsl(77, 25%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 0%, 34%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #99A970?
White text on this background reaches 2.54:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.26:1.
What colors go well with #99A970?
Its direct complement is #8070A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #707CA9 and #9D70A9 gives you contrast without the vibration.