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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AE9E7A — Sage
#AE9E7A is a mid-tone desaturated yellow sitting at 42° 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 #AE9E7A
- f9f8f6
- e7e3d8
- d6cebb
- c4b89e
- b2a381
- a08e64
- 847551
- 675b3f
- 4a412d
- 2d281c
- 100e0a
Color schemes using #AE9E7A
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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#AE9E7A FAQ
What color is #AE9E7A?
#AE9E7A is a shade of sage in the yellow family. It has a hue of 42 degrees, 24% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AE9E7A?
#AE9E7A is rgb(174, 158, 122) in RGB, hsl(42, 24%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 9%, 30%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AE9E7A?
White text on this background reaches 2.63:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.97:1.
What colors go well with #AE9E7A?
Its direct complement is #7A8AAE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7AA3AE and #847AAE gives you contrast without the vibration.