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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#ADA986 — Sage
#ADA986 is a mid-tone desaturated beige 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 #ADA986
- f9f9f6
- e6e5da
- d3d1be
- c0bda2
- ada986
- 9a956a
- 7f7b56
- 636043
- 474530
- 2b2a1d
- 0f0f0a
Color schemes using #ADA986
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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#ADA986 FAQ
What color is #ADA986?
#ADA986 is a shade of sage in the beige family. It has a hue of 54 degrees, 19% saturation and 60% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #ADA986?
#ADA986 is rgb(173, 169, 134) in RGB, hsl(54, 19%, 60%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 2%, 23%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #ADA986?
White text on this background reaches 2.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.8:1.
What colors go well with #ADA986?
Its direct complement is #8689AC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #869DAC and #9586AC gives you contrast without the vibration.