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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9F9989 — Sage
#9F9989 is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 44° 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 #9F9989
- f8f8f7
- e3e1dd
- cecbc3
- b9b5a9
- a49e8f
- 8f8876
- 757060
- 5b574b
- 423e36
- 282621
- 0e0d0b
Color schemes using #9F9989
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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#9F9989 FAQ
What color is #9F9989?
#9F9989 is a shade of sage in the gray family. It has a hue of 44 degrees, 10% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9F9989?
#9F9989 is rgb(159, 153, 137) in RGB, hsl(44, 10%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 14%, 38%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9F9989?
White text on this background reaches 2.84:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.39:1.
What colors go well with #9F9989?
Its direct complement is #898F9F. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #899A9F and #8E899F gives you contrast without the vibration.