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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9FBC85 — Sage
#9FBC85 is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 92° 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 #9FBC85
- f7faf5
- dfe9d7
- c7d8b9
- afc89a
- 98b77c
- 80a65e
- 698a4c
- 526b3b
- 3b4d2a
- 242f1a
- 0d1009
Color schemes using #9FBC85
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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#9FBC85 FAQ
What color is #9FBC85?
#9FBC85 is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 92 degrees, 29% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9FBC85?
#9FBC85 is rgb(159, 188, 133) in RGB, hsl(92, 29%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 0%, 29%, 26%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9FBC85?
White text on this background reaches 2.1:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.01:1.
What colors go well with #9FBC85?
Its direct complement is #A285BC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8785BC and #BC85BA gives you contrast without the vibration.