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#A6A37D — Sage
#A6A37D is a mid-tone desaturated yellow sitting at 56° 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 #A6A37D
- f9f9f6
- e6e5da
- d3d1be
- c0bea2
- adaa86
- 9a976a
- 7f7c56
- 636143
- 474530
- 2b2a1d
- 0f0f0a
Color schemes using #A6A37D
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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#A6A37D FAQ
What color is #A6A37D?
#A6A37D is a shade of sage in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 19% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A6A37D?
#A6A37D is rgb(166, 163, 125) in RGB, hsl(56, 19%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 25%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A6A37D?
White text on this background reaches 2.57:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.16:1.
What colors go well with #A6A37D?
Its direct complement is #7D7FA6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7D94A6 and #8F7DA6 gives you contrast without the vibration.