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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ABA169 — Moss
#ABA169 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 #ABA169
- f9f9f5
- e9e6d7
- d8d3b9
- c7c09b
- b6ad7d
- a59b5f
- 887f4d
- 6a633c
- 4c472b
- 2e2b1a
- 100f09
Color schemes using #ABA169
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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#ABA169 FAQ
What color is #ABA169?
#ABA169 is a shade of moss in the yellow family. It has a hue of 51 degrees, 28% saturation and 54% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ABA169?
#ABA169 is rgb(171, 161, 105) in RGB, hsl(51, 28%, 54%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 39%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ABA169?
White text on this background reaches 2.61:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.03:1.
What colors go well with #ABA169?
Its direct complement is #6973AB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6994AB and #8069AB gives you contrast without the vibration.