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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A6895E — Moss
#A6895E is a mid-tone moderately saturated orange sitting at 36° 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 #A6895E
- faf8f5
- e9e2d7
- d8ccb9
- c8b59a
- b79f7c
- a6895e
- 8a714c
- 6b583b
- 4d3f2a
- 2f261a
- 100d09
Color schemes using #A6895E
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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#A6895E FAQ
What color is #A6895E?
#A6895E is a shade of moss in the orange family. It has a hue of 36 degrees, 29% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A6895E?
#A6895E is rgb(166, 137, 94) in RGB, hsl(36, 29%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 17%, 43%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A6895E?
White text on this background reaches 3.3:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 6.36:1.
What colors go well with #A6895E?
Its direct complement is #5E7BA6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5E9FA6 and #655EA6 gives you contrast without the vibration.