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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#9FC897 — Sage
#9FC897 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 110° 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 #9FC897
- f6faf5
- d9ead6
- bdd9b8
- a1c999
- 85b97a
- 68a95b
- 558c4a
- 426d39
- 2f4e29
- 1d2f19
- 0a1109
Color schemes using #9FC897
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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#9FC897 FAQ
What color is #9FC897?
#9FC897 is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 110 degrees, 31% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #9FC897?
#9FC897 is rgb(159, 200, 151) in RGB, hsl(110, 31%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 0%, 25%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #9FC897?
White text on this background reaches 1.88:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.18:1.
What colors go well with #9FC897?
Its direct complement is #C097C8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A897C8 and #C897B8 gives you contrast without the vibration.