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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ABA263 — Moss
#ABA263 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 53° 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 #ABA263
- faf9f5
- e9e7d7
- d9d5b8
- c8c39a
- b8b17b
- a89f5d
- 8b834b
- 6c663a
- 4e492a
- 2f2d19
- 111009
Color schemes using #ABA263
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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#ABA263 FAQ
What color is #ABA263?
#ABA263 is a shade of moss in the yellow family. It has a hue of 53 degrees, 30% saturation and 53% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ABA263?
#ABA263 is rgb(171, 162, 99) in RGB, hsl(53, 30%, 53%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 5%, 42%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ABA263?
White text on this background reaches 2.6:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.08:1.
What colors go well with #ABA263?
Its direct complement is #636CAB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6390AB and #7F63AB gives you contrast without the vibration.