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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9BB0A7 — Sage
#9BB0A7 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 154° 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 #9BB0A7
- f6f8f7
- dce4e0
- c2cfc9
- a8bab2
- 8da69b
- 739184
- 5e776c
- 495d54
- 35433d
- 202925
- 0b0e0d
Color schemes using #9BB0A7
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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#9BB0A7 FAQ
What color is #9BB0A7?
#9BB0A7 is a shade of sage in the gray family. It has a hue of 154 degrees, 12% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9BB0A7?
#9BB0A7 is rgb(155, 176, 167) in RGB, hsl(154, 12%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 0%, 5%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9BB0A7?
White text on this background reaches 2.29:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.16:1.
What colors go well with #9BB0A7?
Its direct complement is #B09BA4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B09BAF and #B09C9B gives you contrast without the vibration.