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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A9AC7C — Sage
#A9AC7C is a mid-tone desaturated yellow sitting at 64° 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 #A9AC7C
- f9f9f6
- e6e7d9
- d3d4bc
- c0c2a0
- adb083
- 9a9e67
- 7f8253
- 636541
- 47492f
- 2b2c1c
- 0f100a
Color schemes using #A9AC7C
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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#A9AC7C FAQ
What color is #A9AC7C?
#A9AC7C is a shade of sage in the yellow family. It has a hue of 64 degrees, 22% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A9AC7C?
#A9AC7C is rgb(169, 172, 124) in RGB, hsl(64, 22%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 28%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A9AC7C?
White text on this background reaches 2.37:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.88:1.
What colors go well with #A9AC7C?
Its direct complement is #7F7CAB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7C91AB and #977CAB gives you contrast without the vibration.