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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AAA188 — Sage
#AAA188 is a mid-tone desaturated beige sitting at 44° 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 #AAA188
- f9f8f6
- e5e2db
- d2cdbf
- beb7a4
- aba288
- 978c6d
- 7d7358
- 615a45
- 464032
- 2a271e
- 0f0e0b
Color schemes using #AAA188
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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#AAA188 FAQ
What color is #AAA188?
#AAA188 is a shade of sage in the beige family. It has a hue of 44 degrees, 17% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AAA188?
#AAA188 is rgb(170, 161, 136) in RGB, hsl(44, 17%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 20%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AAA188?
White text on this background reaches 2.57:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.16:1.
What colors go well with #AAA188?
Its direct complement is #8891AA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #88A2AA and #9088AA gives you contrast without the vibration.