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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A9A670 — Sage
#A9A670 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 57° 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 #A9A670
- f9f9f5
- e8e7d8
- d6d5bb
- c4c39d
- b3b080
- a19e63
- 858350
- 68663e
- 4b492d
- 2d2c1b
- 10100a
Color schemes using #A9A670
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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#A9A670 FAQ
What color is #A9A670?
#A9A670 is a shade of sage in the yellow family. It has a hue of 57 degrees, 25% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A9A670?
#A9A670 is rgb(169, 166, 112) in RGB, hsl(57, 25%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 34%, 34%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A9A670?
White text on this background reaches 2.51:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.38:1.
What colors go well with #A9A670?
Its direct complement is #7072A9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #708FA9 and #8970A9 gives you contrast without the vibration.