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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9CB09C — Sage
#9CB09C is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 120° 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 #9CB09C
- f7f8f7
- dce3dc
- c2cec2
- a8baa8
- 8ea58e
- 749074
- 5f765f
- 4a5c4a
- 354235
- 202820
- 0b0e0b
Color schemes using #9CB09C
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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#9CB09C FAQ
What color is #9CB09C?
#9CB09C is a shade of sage in the gray family. It has a hue of 120 degrees, 11% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9CB09C?
#9CB09C is rgb(156, 176, 156) in RGB, hsl(120, 11%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 0%, 11%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9CB09C?
White text on this background reaches 2.31:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.1:1.
What colors go well with #9CB09C?
Its direct complement is #B09CB0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A69CB0 and #B09CA6 gives you contrast without the vibration.