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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A4A78D — Sage
#A4A78D is a mid-tone desaturated green sitting at 67° 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 #A4A78D
- f8f8f6
- e3e4dc
- ced0c1
- b9bba7
- a4a78c
- 8f9272
- 75785d
- 5b5e48
- 424334
- 282920
- 0e0e0b
Color schemes using #A4A78D
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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#A4A78D FAQ
What color is #A4A78D?
#A4A78D is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 67 degrees, 13% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A4A78D?
#A4A78D is rgb(164, 167, 141) in RGB, hsl(67, 13%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 16%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A4A78D?
White text on this background reaches 2.47:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.49:1.
What colors go well with #A4A78D?
Its direct complement is #8F8CA6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8C96A6 and #9C8CA6 gives you contrast without the vibration.