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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A99970 — Moss
#A99970 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 43° 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 #A99970
- f9f8f5
- e8e3d8
- d6cebb
- c4b99d
- b3a580
- a19063
- 857650
- 685c3e
- 4b422d
- 2d281b
- 100e0a
Color schemes using #A99970
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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#A99970 FAQ
What color is #A99970?
#A99970 is a shade of moss in the yellow family. It has a hue of 43 degrees, 25% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A99970?
#A99970 is rgb(169, 153, 112) in RGB, hsl(43, 25%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 34%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A99970?
White text on this background reaches 2.81:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.48:1.
What colors go well with #A99970?
Its direct complement is #7080A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #709DA9 and #7C70A9 gives you contrast without the vibration.