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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9BB97E — Sage
#9BB97E is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 91° 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 #9BB97E
- f7faf5
- e0e9d7
- c8d9b8
- b0c89a
- 98b87b
- 81a85d
- 6a8b4b
- 526c3a
- 3b4e2a
- 242f19
- 0d1109
Color schemes using #9BB97E
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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#9BB97E FAQ
What color is #9BB97E?
#9BB97E is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 91 degrees, 30% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9BB97E?
#9BB97E is rgb(155, 185, 126) in RGB, hsl(91, 30%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 0%, 32%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9BB97E?
White text on this background reaches 2.18:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.63:1.
What colors go well with #9BB97E?
Its direct complement is #9D7EB9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7F7EB9 and #B97EB8 gives you contrast without the vibration.