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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AB9F5F — Moss
#AB9F5F is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 51° 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 #AB9F5F
- faf9f5
- eae7d6
- d9d4b8
- c9c299
- b9b07a
- a99d5b
- 8c824a
- 6d6539
- 4e4929
- 2f2c19
- 111009
Color schemes using #AB9F5F
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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#AB9F5F FAQ
What color is #AB9F5F?
#AB9F5F is a shade of moss in the yellow family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 31% saturation and 52% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AB9F5F?
#AB9F5F is rgb(171, 159, 95) in RGB, hsl(51, 31%, 52%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 7%, 44%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AB9F5F?
White text on this background reaches 2.67:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.86:1.
What colors go well with #AB9F5F?
Its direct complement is #5F6AAB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5F90AB and #795FAB gives you contrast without the vibration.