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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AA997D — Sage
#AA997D is a mid-tone desaturated orange sitting at 37° 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 #AA997D
- f9f8f6
- e6e1d9
- d4cbbd
- c1b5a1
- af9e84
- 9c8868
- 817054
- 655742
- 483f2f
- 2c261d
- 0f0d0a
Color schemes using #AA997D
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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#AA997D FAQ
What color is #AA997D?
#AA997D is a shade of sage in the orange family. It has a hue of 37 degrees, 21% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AA997D?
#AA997D is rgb(170, 153, 125) in RGB, hsl(37, 21%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 26%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AA997D?
White text on this background reaches 2.78:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.56:1.
What colors go well with #AA997D?
Its direct complement is #7D8FAA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7DA5AA and #837DAA gives you contrast without the vibration.