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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AAB296 — Sage
#AAB296 is a mid-tone desaturated green 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 #AAB296
- f8f8f6
- e2e5db
- ccd1c0
- b6bda5
- a0a98a
- 8a956f
- 727b5b
- 596047
- 404533
- 272a1f
- 0e0f0b
Color schemes using #AAB296
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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#AAB296 FAQ
What color is #AAB296?
#AAB296 is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 77 degrees, 15% saturation and 64% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AAB296?
#AAB296 is rgb(170, 178, 150) in RGB, hsl(77, 15%, 64%) in HSL, and cmyk(4%, 0%, 16%, 30%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AAB296?
White text on this background reaches 2.21:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.52:1.
What colors go well with #AAB296?
Its direct complement is #9D95B1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #959BB1 and #AB95B1 gives you contrast without the vibration.