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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9BB09C — Sage
#9BB09C is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 123° 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 #9BB09C
- f6f8f7
- dce4dd
- c2cfc3
- a8baa9
- 8da68f
- 739175
- 5e775f
- 495d4a
- 354335
- 202920
- 0b0e0b
Color schemes using #9BB09C
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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#9BB09C FAQ
What color is #9BB09C?
#9BB09C is a shade of sage in the gray family. It has a hue of 123 degrees, 12% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9BB09C?
#9BB09C is rgb(155, 176, 156) in RGB, hsl(123, 12%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 0%, 11%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9BB09C?
White text on this background reaches 2.31:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.08:1.
What colors go well with #9BB09C?
Its direct complement is #B09BAF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A79BB0 and #B09BA5 gives you contrast without the vibration.