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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AB987C — Sage
#AB987C is a mid-tone desaturated orange sitting at 36° 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 #AB987C
- f9f8f6
- e7e1d9
- d4cbbc
- c2b4a0
- b09e83
- 9e8867
- 826f53
- 655741
- 493e2f
- 2c261c
- 100d0a
Color schemes using #AB987C
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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#AB987C FAQ
What color is #AB987C?
#AB987C is a shade of sage in the orange family. It has a hue of 36 degrees, 22% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AB987C?
#AB987C is rgb(171, 152, 124) in RGB, hsl(36, 22%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 11%, 27%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AB987C?
White text on this background reaches 2.79:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.51:1.
What colors go well with #AB987C?
Its direct complement is #7C8FAB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7CA7AB and #817CAB gives you contrast without the vibration.