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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A7AA7D — Sage
#A7AA7D is a mid-tone desaturated yellow sitting at 64° 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 #A7AA7D
- f9f9f6
- e6e6d9
- d2d4bd
- bfc1a1
- acaf84
- 999c68
- 7e8154
- 626542
- 47482f
- 2b2c1d
- 0f0f0a
Color schemes using #A7AA7D
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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#A7AA7D FAQ
What color is #A7AA7D?
#A7AA7D is a shade of sage in the yellow family. It has a hue of 64 degrees, 21% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A7AA7D?
#A7AA7D is rgb(167, 170, 125) in RGB, hsl(64, 21%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 26%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A7AA7D?
White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.69:1.
What colors go well with #A7AA7D?
Its direct complement is #807DAA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7D91AA and #977DAA gives you contrast without the vibration.