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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A8AA88 — Sage
#A8AA88 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 #A8AA88
- f8f9f6
- e4e5db
- d0d2bf
- bcbea4
- a8ab88
- 94976d
- 7a7d58
- 5f6145
- 444632
- 2a2a1e
- 0f0f0b
Color schemes using #A8AA88
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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#A8AA88 FAQ
What color is #A8AA88?
#A8AA88 is a shade of sage in the yellow family. It has a hue of 64 degrees, 17% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A8AA88?
#A8AA88 is rgb(168, 170, 136) in RGB, hsl(64, 17%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 0%, 20%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A8AA88?
White text on this background reaches 2.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.77:1.
What colors go well with #A8AA88?
Its direct complement is #8A88AA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8897AA and #9B88AA gives you contrast without the vibration.