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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ABA68C — Sage
#ABA68C is a mid-tone desaturated beige sitting at 50° 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 #ABA68C
- f9f8f6
- e5e3db
- d1cec0
- bdb9a4
- aaa489
- 968f6e
- 7c765a
- 605c46
- 454232
- 2a281e
- 0f0e0b
Color schemes using #ABA68C
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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#ABA68C FAQ
What color is #ABA68C?
#ABA68C is a shade of sage in the beige family. It has a hue of 50 degrees, 16% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ABA68C?
#ABA68C is rgb(171, 166, 140) in RGB, hsl(50, 16%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 18%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ABA68C?
White text on this background reaches 2.45:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.56:1.
What colors go well with #ABA68C?
Its direct complement is #8C91AB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8CA1AB and #968CAB gives you contrast without the vibration.