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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A7A36C — Sage
#A7A36C is a mid-tone moderately saturated 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 #A7A36C
- f9f9f5
- e8e7d8
- d6d4bb
- c4c29d
- b3af80
- a19d63
- 858250
- 68653e
- 4b492d
- 2d2c1b
- 10100a
Color schemes using #A7A36C
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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#A7A36C FAQ
What color is #A7A36C?
#A7A36C is a shade of sage in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 25% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A7A36C?
#A7A36C is rgb(167, 163, 108) in RGB, hsl(56, 25%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 35%, 35%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A7A36C?
White text on this background reaches 2.59:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.1:1.
What colors go well with #A7A36C?
Its direct complement is #6C70A7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6C8EA7 and #866CA7 gives you contrast without the vibration.