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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9FA073 — Sage
#9FA073 is a mid-tone desaturated yellow sitting at 61° 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 #9FA073
- f9f9f6
- e6e6da
- d2d3be
- bfc0a2
- acad86
- 999a6a
- 7e7f56
- 626343
- 474730
- 2b2b1d
- 0f0f0a
Color schemes using #9FA073
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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#9FA073 FAQ
What color is #9FA073?
#9FA073 is a shade of sage in the yellow family. It has a hue of 61 degrees, 19% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9FA073?
#9FA073 is rgb(159, 160, 115) in RGB, hsl(61, 19%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 0%, 28%, 37%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9FA073?
White text on this background reaches 2.71:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.75:1.
What colors go well with #9FA073?
Its direct complement is #7473A0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7389A0 and #8A73A0 gives you contrast without the vibration.