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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ADA87B — Sage
#ADA87B is a mid-tone desaturated yellow sitting at 54° 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 #ADA87B
- f9f9f6
- e7e6d9
- d5d2bc
- c3bf9f
- b1ac82
- 9f9965
- 837e52
- 666240
- 49472e
- 2d2b1c
- 100f0a
Color schemes using #ADA87B
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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#ADA87B FAQ
What color is #ADA87B?
#ADA87B is a shade of sage in the yellow family. It has a hue of 54 degrees, 23% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ADA87B?
#ADA87B is rgb(173, 168, 123) in RGB, hsl(54, 23%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 29%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ADA87B?
White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.66:1.
What colors go well with #ADA87B?
Its direct complement is #7B80AD. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7B99AD and #8F7BAD gives you contrast without the vibration.