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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AAB09B — Sage
#AAB09B is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 77° 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 #AAB09B
- f8f8f6
- e2e4dc
- cbcfc2
- b5baa8
- 9fa68d
- 899173
- 70775e
- 575d49
- 3f4335
- 262920
- 0d0e0b
Color schemes using #AAB09B
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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#AAB09B FAQ
What color is #AAB09B?
#AAB09B is a shade of sage in the gray family. It has a hue of 77 degrees, 12% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AAB09B?
#AAB09B is rgb(170, 176, 155) in RGB, hsl(77, 12%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 0%, 12%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AAB09B?
White text on this background reaches 2.24:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.39:1.
What colors go well with #AAB09B?
Its direct complement is #A19BB0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9BA0B0 and #AC9BB0 gives you contrast without the vibration.