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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A9A070 — Sage
#A9A070 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 51° 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 #A9A070
- f9f9f5
- e8e5d8
- d6d2bb
- c4bf9d
- b3ab80
- a19863
- 857d50
- 68623e
- 4b462d
- 2d2b1b
- 100f0a
Color schemes using #A9A070
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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#A9A070 FAQ
What color is #A9A070?
#A9A070 is a shade of sage in the yellow family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 25% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A9A070?
#A9A070 is rgb(169, 160, 112) in RGB, hsl(51, 25%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 34%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A9A070?
White text on this background reaches 2.64:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.95:1.
What colors go well with #A9A070?
Its direct complement is #7078A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7095A9 and #8470A9 gives you contrast without the vibration.