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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A9AA69 — Sage
#A9AA69 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 61° 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 #A9AA69
- f9f9f5
- e8e9d7
- d7d8b9
- c6c79b
- b5b67d
- a4a55f
- 87884d
- 6a6a3c
- 4c4c2b
- 2e2e1a
- 101009
Color schemes using #A9AA69
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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#A9AA69 FAQ
What color is #A9AA69?
#A9AA69 is a shade of sage in the yellow family. It has a hue of 61 degrees, 28% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A9AA69?
#A9AA69 is rgb(169, 170, 105) in RGB, hsl(61, 28%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 0%, 38%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A9AA69?
White text on this background reaches 2.43:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.64:1.
What colors go well with #A9AA69?
Its direct complement is #6A69AB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6989AB and #8B69AB gives you contrast without the vibration.