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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A7AA5C — Moss
#A7AA5C is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 62° 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 #A7AA5C
- fafaf5
- e9ead6
- d8d9b8
- c8c999
- b7b97a
- a6a95b
- 898c4a
- 6b6d39
- 4d4e29
- 2f2f19
- 101109
Color schemes using #A7AA5C
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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#A7AA5C FAQ
What color is #A7AA5C?
#A7AA5C is a shade of moss in the yellow family. It has a hue of 62 degrees, 31% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A7AA5C?
#A7AA5C is rgb(167, 170, 92) in RGB, hsl(62, 31%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 46%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A7AA5C?
White text on this background reaches 2.46:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.55:1.
What colors go well with #A7AA5C?
Its direct complement is #5E5BA9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5B7FA9 and #855BA9 gives you contrast without the vibration.