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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A6977D — Sage
#A6977D 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 #A6977D
- f9f8f6
- e6e1da
- d3cbbe
- c0b5a2
- ad9f86
- 9a886a
- 7f7056
- 635743
- 473f30
- 2b261d
- 0f0d0a
Color schemes using #A6977D
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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#A6977D FAQ
What color is #A6977D?
#A6977D is a shade of sage in the orange family. It has a hue of 38 degrees, 19% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A6977D?
#A6977D is rgb(166, 151, 125) in RGB, hsl(38, 19%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 25%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A6977D?
White text on this background reaches 2.86:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.34:1.
What colors go well with #A6977D?
Its direct complement is #7D8CA6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7DA1A6 and #827DA6 gives you contrast without the vibration.