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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A4A970 — Sage
#A4A970 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 65° 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 #A4A970
- f9f9f5
- e6e8d8
- d4d6bb
- c1c49d
- afb380
- 9ca163
- 818550
- 64683e
- 484b2d
- 2c2d1b
- 0f100a
Color schemes using #A4A970
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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#A4A970 FAQ
What color is #A4A970?
#A4A970 is a shade of sage in the yellow family. It has a hue of 65 degrees, 25% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A4A970?
#A4A970 is rgb(164, 169, 112) in RGB, hsl(65, 25%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 0%, 34%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A4A970?
White text on this background reaches 2.47:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.49:1.
What colors go well with #A4A970?
Its direct complement is #7470A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7087A9 and #9170A9 gives you contrast without the vibration.