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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A5B87A — Sage
#A5B87A is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 78° 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 #A5B87A
- f8faf5
- e4e9d7
- cfd9b8
- bac89a
- a6b87b
- 91a85d
- 778b4b
- 5d6c3a
- 434e2a
- 292f19
- 0e1109
Color schemes using #A5B87A
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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#A5B87A FAQ
What color is #A5B87A?
#A5B87A is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 78 degrees, 30% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A5B87A?
#A5B87A is rgb(165, 184, 122) in RGB, hsl(78, 30%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(10%, 0%, 34%, 28%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A5B87A?
White text on this background reaches 2.16:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.74:1.
What colors go well with #A5B87A?
Its direct complement is #8D7AB8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7A87B8 and #AB7AB8 gives you contrast without the vibration.