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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A9AB5B — Moss
#A9AB5B is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 62° 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 #A9AB5B
- fafaf5
- e9ead6
- d9dab7
- c8ca98
- b8ba79
- a7aa5a
- 8a8d48
- 6c6e39
- 4d4f29
- 2f3019
- 111109
Color schemes using #A9AB5B
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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#A9AB5B FAQ
What color is #A9AB5B?
#A9AB5B is a shade of moss in the yellow family. It has a hue of 62 degrees, 32% saturation and 51% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A9AB5B?
#A9AB5B is rgb(169, 171, 91) in RGB, hsl(62, 32%, 51%) in HSL, and cmyk(1%, 0%, 47%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A9AB5B?
White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.66:1.
What colors go well with #A9AB5B?
Its direct complement is #5D5AAA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5A7FAA and #855AAA gives you contrast without the vibration.