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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9EB87A — Sage
#9EB87A is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 85° 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 #9EB87A
- f8faf5
- e1e9d7
- cbd9b8
- b5c89a
- 9fb87b
- 88a85d
- 708b4b
- 576c3a
- 3f4e2a
- 262f19
- 0d1109
Color schemes using #9EB87A
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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#9EB87A FAQ
What color is #9EB87A?
#9EB87A is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 85 degrees, 30% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9EB87A?
#9EB87A is rgb(158, 184, 122) in RGB, hsl(85, 30%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 0%, 34%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9EB87A?
White text on this background reaches 2.19:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.59:1.
What colors go well with #9EB87A?
Its direct complement is #947AB8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7A80B8 and #B37AB8 gives you contrast without the vibration.