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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9BBD89 — Sage
#9BBD89 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 99° 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 #9BBD89
- f7f9f5
- dde9d7
- c4d8b9
- aac79b
- 91b67d
- 78a55f
- 62884d
- 4c6a3c
- 374c2b
- 212e1a
- 0c1009
Color schemes using #9BBD89
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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#9BBD89 FAQ
What color is #9BBD89?
#9BBD89 is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 99 degrees, 28% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9BBD89?
#9BBD89 is rgb(155, 189, 137) in RGB, hsl(99, 28%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(18%, 0%, 28%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9BBD89?
White text on this background reaches 2.09:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.03:1.
What colors go well with #9BBD89?
Its direct complement is #AB89BD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9189BD and #BD89B5 gives you contrast without the vibration.