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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9D9F89 — Sage
#9D9F89 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 65° 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 #9D9F89
- f8f8f7
- e2e3dd
- cdcec3
- b7b9a9
- a2a48f
- 8c8f76
- 737560
- 5a5b4b
- 414236
- 272821
- 0e0e0b
Color schemes using #9D9F89
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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#9D9F89 FAQ
What color is #9D9F89?
#9D9F89 is a shade of sage in the gray family. It has a hue of 65 degrees, 10% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9D9F89?
#9D9F89 is rgb(157, 159, 137) in RGB, hsl(65, 10%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 0%, 14%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9D9F89?
White text on this background reaches 2.71:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.75:1.
What colors go well with #9D9F89?
Its direct complement is #8B899F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #89929F and #96899F gives you contrast without the vibration.