analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ABB09C — Sage
#ABB09C is a mid-tone desaturated gray sitting at 75° 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 #ABB09C
- f8f8f7
- e2e3dc
- cbcec2
- b5baa8
- 9fa58e
- 899074
- 70765f
- 585c4a
- 3f4235
- 262820
- 0d0e0b
Color schemes using #ABB09C
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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#ABB09C FAQ
What color is #ABB09C?
#ABB09C is a shade of sage in the gray family. It has a hue of 75 degrees, 11% saturation and 65% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ABB09C?
#ABB09C is rgb(171, 176, 156) in RGB, hsl(75, 11%, 65%) in HSL, and cmyk(3%, 0%, 11%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ABB09C?
White text on this background reaches 2.23:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.42:1.
What colors go well with #ABB09C?
Its direct complement is #A19CB0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9CA1B0 and #AB9CB0 gives you contrast without the vibration.