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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9C9A77 — Sage
#9C9A77 is a mid-tone desaturated yellow sitting at 57° 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 #9C9A77
- f9f8f6
- e5e4db
- d1d0c0
- bdbca4
- aaa889
- 96946e
- 7c7a5a
- 605f46
- 454432
- 2a291e
- 0f0f0b
Color schemes using #9C9A77
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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#9C9A77 FAQ
What color is #9C9A77?
#9C9A77 is a shade of sage in the yellow family. It has a hue of 57 degrees, 16% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9C9A77?
#9C9A77 is rgb(156, 154, 119) in RGB, hsl(57, 16%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 24%, 39%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9C9A77?
White text on this background reaches 2.88:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.3:1.
What colors go well with #9C9A77?
Its direct complement is #77799C. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #778C9C and #88779C gives you contrast without the vibration.