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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A1A878 — Sage
#A1A878 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 #A1A878
- f9f9f6
- e5e7d9
- d1d4bc
- bdc2a0
- a9b083
- 959e67
- 7b8253
- 606541
- 45492f
- 2a2c1c
- 0f100a
Color schemes using #A1A878
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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#A1A878 FAQ
What color is #A1A878?
#A1A878 is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 69 degrees, 22% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A1A878?
#A1A878 is rgb(161, 168, 120) in RGB, hsl(69, 22%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 29%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A1A878?
White text on this background reaches 2.5:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.39:1.
What colors go well with #A1A878?
Its direct complement is #7E76A7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7687A7 and #9676A7 gives you contrast without the vibration.