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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#99B991 — Sage
#99B991 is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 108° 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 #99B991
- f6f9f6
- dce7d9
- c1d4bc
- a7c2a0
- 8cb083
- 729e67
- 5d8253
- 486541
- 34492f
- 1f2c1c
- 0b100a
Color schemes using #99B991
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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#99B991 FAQ
What color is #99B991?
#99B991 is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 108 degrees, 22% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #99B991?
#99B991 is rgb(153, 185, 145) in RGB, hsl(108, 22%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 0%, 22%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #99B991?
White text on this background reaches 2.16:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.7:1.
What colors go well with #99B991?
Its direct complement is #B292B9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9E92B9 and #B992AE gives you contrast without the vibration.