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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A8C591 — Sage
#A8C591 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 93° 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 #A8C591
- f7faf5
- dfead6
- c7d9b8
- afc999
- 96b97a
- 7ea95b
- 678c4a
- 516d39
- 3a4e29
- 232f19
- 0c1109
Color schemes using #A8C591
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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#A8C591 FAQ
What color is #A8C591?
#A8C591 is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 93 degrees, 31% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A8C591?
#A8C591 is rgb(168, 197, 145) in RGB, hsl(93, 31%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 0%, 26%, 23%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A8C591?
White text on this background reaches 1.9:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.06:1.
What colors go well with #A8C591?
Its direct complement is #AD91C5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9391C5 and #C591C2 gives you contrast without the vibration.