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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AAA288 — Sage
#AAA288 is a mid-tone desaturated beige sitting at 46° 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 #AAA288
- f9f8f6
- e5e3db
- d2cdbf
- beb8a4
- aba388
- 978d6d
- 7d7458
- 615b45
- 464132
- 2a271e
- 0f0e0b
Color schemes using #AAA288
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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#AAA288 FAQ
What color is #AAA288?
#AAA288 is a shade of sage in the beige family. It has a hue of 46 degrees, 17% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AAA288?
#AAA288 is rgb(170, 162, 136) in RGB, hsl(46, 17%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 20%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AAA288?
White text on this background reaches 2.55:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.23:1.
What colors go well with #AAA288?
Its direct complement is #8890AA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #88A1AA and #9188AA gives you contrast without the vibration.