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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ABA87C — Sage
#ABA87C is a mid-tone desaturated 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 #ABA87C
- f9f9f6
- e7e6d9
- d4d3bc
- c2c0a0
- b0ad83
- 9e9a67
- 827f53
- 656341
- 49472f
- 2c2b1c
- 100f0a
Color schemes using #ABA87C
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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#ABA87C FAQ
What color is #ABA87C?
#ABA87C is a shade of sage in the yellow family. It has a hue of 56 degrees, 22% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ABA87C?
#ABA87C is rgb(171, 168, 124) in RGB, hsl(56, 22%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 27%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ABA87C?
White text on this background reaches 2.44:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.62:1.
What colors go well with #ABA87C?
Its direct complement is #7C7FAB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7C97AB and #917CAB gives you contrast without the vibration.