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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A1B09C — Sage
#A1B09C is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 105° 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 #A1B09C
- f7f8f7
- dee3dc
- c5cec2
- adbaa8
- 94a58e
- 7b9074
- 65765f
- 4f5c4a
- 384235
- 222820
- 0c0e0b
Color schemes using #A1B09C
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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#A1B09C FAQ
What color is #A1B09C?
#A1B09C is a shade of sage in the gray family. It has a hue of 105 degrees, 11% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A1B09C?
#A1B09C is rgb(161, 176, 156) in RGB, hsl(105, 11%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(9%, 0%, 11%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A1B09C?
White text on this background reaches 2.28:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.21:1.
What colors go well with #A1B09C?
Its direct complement is #AB9CB0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A19CB0 and #B09CAB gives you contrast without the vibration.