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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9CA489 — Sage
#9CA489 is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 78° 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 #9CA489
- f8f8f6
- e2e4dc
- cbd0c1
- b5bba7
- 9fa78c
- 899272
- 70785d
- 575e48
- 3f4334
- 262920
- 0d0e0b
Color schemes using #9CA489
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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#9CA489 FAQ
What color is #9CA489?
#9CA489 is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 78 degrees, 13% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9CA489?
#9CA489 is rgb(156, 164, 137) in RGB, hsl(78, 13%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 0%, 16%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9CA489?
White text on this background reaches 2.6:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.08:1.
What colors go well with #9CA489?
Its direct complement is #9189A4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #898EA4 and #9F89A4 gives you contrast without the vibration.