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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ABA54F — Moss
#ABA54F is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 56° 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 #ABA54F
- fafaf5
- ebead4
- dddab4
- ceca94
- bfba74
- b0aa54
- 928d43
- 726e34
- 524f26
- 323017
- 111108
Color schemes using #ABA54F
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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#ABA54F FAQ
What color is #ABA54F?
#ABA54F is a shade of moss in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 37% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ABA54F?
#ABA54F is rgb(171, 165, 79) in RGB, hsl(56, 37%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 4%, 54%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ABA54F?
White text on this background reaches 2.55:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.23:1.
What colors go well with #ABA54F?
Its direct complement is #4F55AB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4F83AB and #774FAB gives you contrast without the vibration.