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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9EA281 — Sage
#9EA281 is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 67° 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 #9EA281
- f8f8f6
- e3e5db
- cfd1c0
- babda5
- a5a98a
- 90956f
- 777b5b
- 5d6047
- 434533
- 282a1f
- 0e0f0b
Color schemes using #9EA281
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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#9EA281 FAQ
What color is #9EA281?
#9EA281 is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 67 degrees, 15% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9EA281?
#9EA281 is rgb(158, 162, 129) in RGB, hsl(67, 15%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 20%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9EA281?
White text on this background reaches 2.65:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.94:1.
What colors go well with #9EA281?
Its direct complement is #8581A2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #818EA2 and #9581A2 gives you contrast without the vibration.