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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9BB09D — Sage
#9BB09D is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 126° 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 #9BB09D
- f6f8f7
- dce4dd
- c2cfc3
- a8baa9
- 8da690
- 739176
- 5e7760
- 495d4b
- 354336
- 202921
- 0b0e0c
Color schemes using #9BB09D
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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#9BB09D FAQ
What color is #9BB09D?
#9BB09D is a shade of sage in the gray family. It has a hue of 126 degrees, 12% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9BB09D?
#9BB09D is rgb(155, 176, 157) in RGB, hsl(126, 12%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 0%, 11%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9BB09D?
White text on this background reaches 2.31:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.09:1.
What colors go well with #9BB09D?
Its direct complement is #B09BAE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A89BB0 and #B09BA4 gives you contrast without the vibration.