analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AAA888 — Sage
#AAA888 is a mid-tone desaturated beige sitting at 56° 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 #AAA888
- f9f8f6
- e5e4db
- d2d0bf
- bebca4
- aba888
- 97946d
- 7d7a58
- 615f45
- 464432
- 2a2a1e
- 0f0f0b
Color schemes using #AAA888
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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#AAA888 FAQ
What color is #AAA888?
#AAA888 is a shade of sage in the beige family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 17% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AAA888?
#AAA888 is rgb(170, 168, 136) in RGB, hsl(56, 17%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 20%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AAA888?
White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.67:1.
What colors go well with #AAA888?
Its direct complement is #888AAA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #889BAA and #9788AA gives you contrast without the vibration.