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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A39B80 — Sage
#A39B80 is a mid-tone desaturated yellow sitting at 46° 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 #A39B80
- f9f8f6
- e5e3db
- d1cdc0
- bdb8a4
- aaa289
- 968d6e
- 7c745a
- 605a46
- 454132
- 2a271e
- 0f0e0b
Color schemes using #A39B80
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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#A39B80 FAQ
What color is #A39B80?
#A39B80 is a shade of sage in the yellow family. It has a hue of 46 degrees, 16% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A39B80?
#A39B80 is rgb(163, 155, 128) in RGB, hsl(46, 16%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 21%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A39B80?
White text on this background reaches 2.78:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.56:1.
What colors go well with #A39B80?
Its direct complement is #8088A3. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #809AA3 and #8980A3 gives you contrast without the vibration.