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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#A9BF97 — Sage
#A9BF97 is a light desaturated green sitting at 93° 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 #A9BF97
- f7f9f6
- dfe7d8
- c7d6bb
- afc49e
- 97b281
- 7fa064
- 688451
- 51673f
- 3a4a2d
- 232d1c
- 0c100a
Color schemes using #A9BF97
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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#A9BF97 FAQ
What color is #A9BF97?
#A9BF97 is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 93 degrees, 24% saturation and 67% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A9BF97?
#A9BF97 is rgb(169, 191, 151) in RGB, hsl(93, 24%, 67%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 0%, 21%, 25%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A9BF97?
White text on this background reaches 1.98:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 10.59:1.
What colors go well with #A9BF97?
Its direct complement is #AD97BF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9997BF and #BF97BD gives you contrast without the vibration.