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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9CBC85 — Sage
#9CBC85 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 95° 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 #9CBC85
- f7faf5
- dee9d7
- c6d8b9
- adc89a
- 95b77c
- 7ca65e
- 658a4c
- 4f6b3b
- 394d2a
- 222f1a
- 0c1009
Color schemes using #9CBC85
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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#9CBC85 FAQ
What color is #9CBC85?
#9CBC85 is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 95 degrees, 29% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9CBC85?
#9CBC85 is rgb(156, 188, 133) in RGB, hsl(95, 29%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(17%, 0%, 29%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9CBC85?
White text on this background reaches 2.11:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.95:1.
What colors go well with #9CBC85?
Its direct complement is #A585BC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8A85BC and #BC85B7 gives you contrast without the vibration.