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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AD9748 — Moss
#AD9748 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 47° 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 #AD9748
- faf9f4
- ede7d3
- dfd5b2
- d1c391
- c3b170
- b59f4f
- 96833f
- 756631
- 544a23
- 332d15
- 121008
Color schemes using #AD9748
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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#AD9748 FAQ
What color is #AD9748?
#AD9748 is a shade of moss in the yellow family. It has a hue of 47 degrees, 41% saturation and 48% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AD9748?
#AD9748 is rgb(173, 151, 72) in RGB, hsl(47, 41%, 48%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 13%, 58%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AD9748?
White text on this background reaches 2.88:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.3:1.
What colors go well with #AD9748?
Its direct complement is #485EAD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4890AD and #6548AD gives you contrast without the vibration.