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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9FB87F — Sage
#9FB87F is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 86° 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 #9FB87F
- f8faf5
- e1e9d7
- cbd8b9
- b4c89a
- 9db77c
- 87a65e
- 6f8a4c
- 566b3b
- 3e4d2a
- 262f1a
- 0d1009
Color schemes using #9FB87F
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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#9FB87F FAQ
What color is #9FB87F?
#9FB87F is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 86 degrees, 29% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9FB87F?
#9FB87F is rgb(159, 184, 127) in RGB, hsl(86, 29%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 0%, 31%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9FB87F?
White text on this background reaches 2.18:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.64:1.
What colors go well with #9FB87F?
Its direct complement is #987FB8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7F83B8 and #B57FB8 gives you contrast without the vibration.