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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AAA37D — Sage
#AAA37D is a mid-tone desaturated yellow sitting at 51° 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 #AAA37D
- f9f8f6
- e6e4d9
- d4d0bd
- c1bca1
- afa884
- 9c9468
- 817a54
- 655f42
- 48442f
- 2c2a1d
- 0f0f0a
Color schemes using #AAA37D
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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#AAA37D FAQ
What color is #AAA37D?
#AAA37D is a shade of sage in the yellow family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 21% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AAA37D?
#AAA37D is rgb(170, 163, 125) in RGB, hsl(51, 21%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 26%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AAA37D?
White text on this background reaches 2.55:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.24:1.
What colors go well with #AAA37D?
Its direct complement is #7D84AA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7D9BAA and #8D7DAA gives you contrast without the vibration.