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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9CB073 — Sage
#9CB073 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 80° 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 #9CB073
- f8f9f5
- e3e9d7
- ced8b9
- b8c79b
- a3b67d
- 8ea55f
- 75884d
- 5b6a3c
- 414c2b
- 282e1a
- 0e1009
Color schemes using #9CB073
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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#9CB073 FAQ
What color is #9CB073?
#9CB073 is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 80 degrees, 28% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9CB073?
#9CB073 is rgb(156, 176, 115) in RGB, hsl(80, 28%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 0%, 35%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9CB073?
White text on this background reaches 2.37:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.87:1.
What colors go well with #9CB073?
Its direct complement is #8773B0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #737DB0 and #A673B0 gives you contrast without the vibration.