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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9EB87F — Sage
#9EB87F is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 87° 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 #9EB87F
- f8faf5
- e1e9d7
- cad8b9
- b3c89a
- 9cb77c
- 86a65e
- 6e8a4c
- 566b3b
- 3d4d2a
- 252f1a
- 0d1009
Color schemes using #9EB87F
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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#9EB87F FAQ
What color is #9EB87F?
#9EB87F is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 87 degrees, 29% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9EB87F?
#9EB87F is rgb(158, 184, 127) in RGB, hsl(87, 29%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 0%, 31%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9EB87F?
White text on this background reaches 2.18:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.62:1.
What colors go well with #9EB87F?
Its direct complement is #997FB8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7F82B8 and #B67FB8 gives you contrast without the vibration.