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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AB9A8C — Sage
#AB9A8C is a mid-tone desaturated beige sitting at 27° 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 #AB9A8C
- f9f7f6
- e5dfdb
- d1c8c0
- bdb0a4
- aa9889
- 96806e
- 7c695a
- 605246
- 453b32
- 2a241e
- 0f0d0b
Color schemes using #AB9A8C
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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#AB9A8C FAQ
What color is #AB9A8C?
#AB9A8C is a shade of sage in the beige family. It has a hue of 27 degrees, 16% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AB9A8C?
#AB9A8C is rgb(171, 154, 140) in RGB, hsl(27, 16%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 10%, 18%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AB9A8C?
White text on this background reaches 2.72:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.73:1.
What colors go well with #AB9A8C?
Its direct complement is #8C9DAB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8CABAA and #8C8DAB gives you contrast without the vibration.