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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9C9677 — Moss
#9C9677 is a mid-tone desaturated yellow sitting at 50° 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 #9C9677
- f9f8f6
- e5e3db
- d1cec0
- bdb9a4
- aaa489
- 968f6e
- 7c765a
- 605c46
- 454232
- 2a281e
- 0f0e0b
Color schemes using #9C9677
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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#9C9677 FAQ
What color is #9C9677?
#9C9677 is a shade of moss in the yellow family. It has a hue of 50 degrees, 16% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9C9677?
#9C9677 is rgb(156, 150, 119) in RGB, hsl(50, 16%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 24%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9C9677?
White text on this background reaches 2.98:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.04:1.
What colors go well with #9C9677?
Its direct complement is #777D9C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #77909C and #83779C gives you contrast without the vibration.