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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AB9A4F — Moss
#AB9A4F is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 49° 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 #AB9A4F
- faf9f5
- ebe7d4
- ddd5b4
- cec394
- bfb174
- b09f54
- 928443
- 726734
- 524a26
- 322d17
- 111008
Color schemes using #AB9A4F
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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#AB9A4F FAQ
What color is #AB9A4F?
#AB9A4F is a shade of moss in the yellow family. It has a hue of 49 degrees, 37% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AB9A4F?
#AB9A4F is rgb(171, 154, 79) in RGB, hsl(49, 37%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 54%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AB9A4F?
White text on this background reaches 2.81:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.47:1.
What colors go well with #AB9A4F?
Its direct complement is #4F60AB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4F8EAB and #6C4FAB gives you contrast without the vibration.