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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A99C70 — Sage
#A99C70 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 46° 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 #A99C70
- f9f8f5
- e8e4d8
- d6d0bb
- c4bb9d
- b3a780
- a19363
- 857950
- 685e3e
- 4b442d
- 2d291b
- 100e0a
Color schemes using #A99C70
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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#A99C70 FAQ
What color is #A99C70?
#A99C70 is a shade of sage in the yellow family. It has a hue of 46 degrees, 25% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A99C70?
#A99C70 is rgb(169, 156, 112) in RGB, hsl(46, 25%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 8%, 34%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A99C70?
White text on this background reaches 2.74:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.68:1.
What colors go well with #A99C70?
Its direct complement is #707DA9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #709AA9 and #7F70A9 gives you contrast without the vibration.