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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9BA489 — Sage
#9BA489 is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 80° 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 #9BA489
- f8f8f6
- e1e4dc
- cbd0c1
- b4bba7
- 9ea78c
- 879272
- 6f785d
- 575e48
- 3e4334
- 262920
- 0d0e0b
Color schemes using #9BA489
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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#9BA489 FAQ
What color is #9BA489?
#9BA489 is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 80 degrees, 13% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9BA489?
#9BA489 is rgb(155, 164, 137) in RGB, hsl(80, 13%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 0%, 16%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9BA489?
White text on this background reaches 2.6:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.07:1.
What colors go well with #9BA489?
Its direct complement is #9289A4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #898DA4 and #A089A4 gives you contrast without the vibration.