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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A79E76 — Sage
#A79E76 is a mid-tone desaturated yellow sitting at 49° 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 #A79E76
- f9f8f6
- e7e4d9
- d4d0bc
- c2bca0
- b0a883
- 9e9367
- 827953
- 655f41
- 49442f
- 2c291c
- 100f0a
Color schemes using #A79E76
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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#A79E76 FAQ
What color is #A79E76?
#A79E76 is a shade of sage in the yellow family. It has a hue of 49 degrees, 22% saturation and 56% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A79E76?
#A79E76 is rgb(167, 158, 118) in RGB, hsl(49, 22%, 56%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 29%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A79E76?
White text on this background reaches 2.69:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.8:1.
What colors go well with #A79E76?
Its direct complement is #767FA7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7698A7 and #8676A7 gives you contrast without the vibration.