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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A6A970 — Sage
#A6A970 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 63° 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 #A6A970
- f9f9f5
- e7e8d8
- d5d6bb
- c3c49d
- b0b380
- 9ea163
- 838550
- 66683e
- 494b2d
- 2c2d1b
- 10100a
Color schemes using #A6A970
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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#A6A970 FAQ
What color is #A6A970?
#A6A970 is a shade of sage in the yellow family. It has a hue of 63 degrees, 25% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A6A970?
#A6A970 is rgb(166, 169, 112) in RGB, hsl(63, 25%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 34%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A6A970?
White text on this background reaches 2.46:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.53:1.
What colors go well with #A6A970?
Its direct complement is #7270A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7089A9 and #8F70A9 gives you contrast without the vibration.