analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ABAA4F — Moss
#ABAA4F is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 59° 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 #ABAA4F
- fafaf5
- ebebd4
- dddcb4
- cecd94
- bfbe74
- b0af54
- 929143
- 727134
- 525126
- 323117
- 111108
Color schemes using #ABAA4F
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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#ABAA4F FAQ
What color is #ABAA4F?
#ABAA4F is a shade of moss in the yellow family. It has a hue of 59 degrees, 37% saturation and 49% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ABAA4F?
#ABAA4F is rgb(171, 170, 79) in RGB, hsl(59, 37%, 49%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 54%, 33%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ABAA4F?
White text on this background reaches 2.44:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.59:1.
What colors go well with #ABAA4F?
Its direct complement is #4F50AB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4F7EAB and #7B4FAB gives you contrast without the vibration.