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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A2A081 — Sage
#A2A081 is a mid-tone desaturated yellow sitting at 56° 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 #A2A081
- f8f8f6
- e5e4db
- d1d0c0
- bdbba5
- a9a78a
- 95926f
- 7b785b
- 605e47
- 454333
- 2a291f
- 0f0e0b
Color schemes using #A2A081
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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#A2A081 FAQ
What color is #A2A081?
#A2A081 is a shade of sage in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 15% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A2A081?
#A2A081 is rgb(162, 160, 129) in RGB, hsl(56, 15%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 20%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A2A081?
White text on this background reaches 2.66:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.88:1.
What colors go well with #A2A081?
Its direct complement is #8183A2. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8194A2 and #8F81A2 gives you contrast without the vibration.