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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A8A67A — Sage
#A8A67A is a mid-tone desaturated yellow sitting at 57° 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 #A8A67A
- f9f9f6
- e6e6d9
- d4d3bd
- c1c0a1
- afad84
- 9c9a68
- 817f54
- 656342
- 48472f
- 2c2b1d
- 0f0f0a
Color schemes using #A8A67A
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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#A8A67A FAQ
What color is #A8A67A?
#A8A67A is a shade of sage in the yellow family. It has a hue of 57 degrees, 21% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A8A67A?
#A8A67A is rgb(168, 166, 122) in RGB, hsl(57, 21%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 27%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A8A67A?
White text on this background reaches 2.5:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.4:1.
What colors go well with #A8A67A?
Its direct complement is #7A7DA8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7A94A8 and #8F7AA8 gives you contrast without the vibration.