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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ABA78C — Sage
#ABA78C is a mid-tone desaturated beige sitting at 52° 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 #ABA78C
- f9f8f6
- e5e4db
- d1cfc0
- bdbaa4
- aaa589
- 96916e
- 7c775a
- 605d46
- 454332
- 2a281e
- 0f0e0b
Color schemes using #ABA78C
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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#ABA78C FAQ
What color is #ABA78C?
#ABA78C is a shade of sage in the beige family. It has a hue of 52 degrees, 16% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ABA78C?
#ABA78C is rgb(171, 167, 140) in RGB, hsl(52, 16%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 18%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ABA78C?
White text on this background reaches 2.43:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.64:1.
What colors go well with #ABA78C?
Its direct complement is #8C90AB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #8CA0AB and #978CAB gives you contrast without the vibration.