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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ABAE7A — Sage
#ABAE7A is a mid-tone desaturated yellow sitting at 63° 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 #ABAE7A
- f9f9f6
- e7e7d8
- d4d6bb
- c2c49e
- afb281
- 9da064
- 828451
- 65673f
- 494a2d
- 2c2d1c
- 10100a
Color schemes using #ABAE7A
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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#ABAE7A FAQ
What color is #ABAE7A?
#ABAE7A is a shade of sage in the yellow family. It has a hue of 63 degrees, 24% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ABAE7A?
#ABAE7A is rgb(171, 174, 122) in RGB, hsl(63, 24%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(2%, 0%, 30%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ABAE7A?
White text on this background reaches 2.32:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.07:1.
What colors go well with #ABAE7A?
Its direct complement is #7D7AAE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7A91AE and #967AAE gives you contrast without the vibration.