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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ACB97E — Sage
#ACB97E is a mid-tone moderately saturated green sitting at 73° 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 #ACB97E
- f9faf5
- e5e9d7
- d2d9b8
- bec89a
- abb87b
- 97a85d
- 7d8b4b
- 616c3a
- 464e2a
- 2a2f19
- 0f1109
Color schemes using #ACB97E
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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#ACB97E FAQ
What color is #ACB97E?
#ACB97E is a shade of sage in the green family. It has a hue of 73 degrees, 30% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ACB97E?
#ACB97E is rgb(172, 185, 126) in RGB, hsl(73, 30%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 0%, 32%, 27%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ACB97E?
White text on this background reaches 2.1:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 9.99:1.
What colors go well with #ACB97E?
Its direct complement is #8B7EB9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7E8FB9 and #A87EB9 gives you contrast without the vibration.