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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A99E70 — Sage
#A99E70 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 48° 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 #A99E70
- f9f8f5
- e8e5d8
- d6d1bb
- c4bd9d
- b3a980
- a19563
- 857b50
- 68603e
- 4b452d
- 2d2a1b
- 100f0a
Color schemes using #A99E70
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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#A99E70 FAQ
What color is #A99E70?
#A99E70 is a shade of sage in the yellow family. It has a hue of 48 degrees, 25% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A99E70?
#A99E70 is rgb(169, 158, 112) in RGB, hsl(48, 25%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 7%, 34%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A99E70?
White text on this background reaches 2.69:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.81:1.
What colors go well with #A99E70?
Its direct complement is #707BA9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7098A9 and #8170A9 gives you contrast without the vibration.