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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A49A89 — Sage
#A49A89 is a mid-tone desaturated orange sitting at 38° 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 #A49A89
- f8f8f6
- e4e1dc
- d0cac1
- bbb4a7
- a79d8c
- 928672
- 786e5d
- 5e5648
- 433e34
- 292520
- 0e0d0b
Color schemes using #A49A89
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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#A49A89 FAQ
What color is #A49A89?
#A49A89 is a shade of sage in the orange family. It has a hue of 38 degrees, 13% saturation and 59% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A49A89?
#A49A89 is rgb(164, 154, 137) in RGB, hsl(38, 13%, 59%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 16%, 36%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A49A89?
White text on this background reaches 2.78:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.56:1.
What colors go well with #A49A89?
Its direct complement is #8993A4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #89A0A4 and #8C89A4 gives you contrast without the vibration.