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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9EA077 — Sage
#9EA077 is a mid-tone desaturated yellow sitting at 63° 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 #9EA077
- f9f9f6
- e5e5da
- d1d2bf
- bebfa3
- aaac87
- 96996c
- 7c7e57
- 616244
- 454631
- 2a2b1e
- 0f0f0a
Color schemes using #9EA077
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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#9EA077 FAQ
What color is #9EA077?
#9EA077 is a shade of sage in the yellow family. It has a hue of 63 degrees, 18% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9EA077?
#9EA077 is rgb(158, 160, 119) in RGB, hsl(63, 18%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 0%, 26%, 37%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9EA077?
White text on this background reaches 2.71:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.75:1.
What colors go well with #9EA077?
Its direct complement is #7A78A1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #788AA1 and #8E78A1 gives you contrast without the vibration.