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#A69D7D — Sage
#A69D7D is a mid-tone desaturated yellow sitting at 47° 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 #A69D7D
- f9f8f6
- e6e3da
- d3cebe
- c0b9a2
- ada486
- 9a906a
- 7f7656
- 635c43
- 474230
- 2b281d
- 0f0e0a
Color schemes using #A69D7D
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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#A69D7D FAQ
What color is #A69D7D?
#A69D7D is a shade of sage in the yellow family. It has a hue of 47 degrees, 19% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A69D7D?
#A69D7D is rgb(166, 157, 125) in RGB, hsl(47, 19%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 25%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A69D7D?
White text on this background reaches 2.71:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.74:1.
What colors go well with #A69D7D?
Its direct complement is #7D86A6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7D9AA6 and #887DA6 gives you contrast without the vibration.