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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A0A489 — Sage
#A0A489 is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 69° 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 #A0A489
- f8f8f6
- e3e4dc
- cdd0c1
- b8bba7
- a3a78c
- 8d9272
- 74785d
- 5b5e48
- 414334
- 282920
- 0e0e0b
Color schemes using #A0A489
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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#A0A489 FAQ
What color is #A0A489?
#A0A489 is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 69 degrees, 13% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A0A489?
#A0A489 is rgb(160, 164, 137) in RGB, hsl(69, 13%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 16%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A0A489?
White text on this background reaches 2.57:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.17:1.
What colors go well with #A0A489?
Its direct complement is #8D89A4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8992A4 and #9B89A4 gives you contrast without the vibration.