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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AEA87A — Sage
#AEA87A is a mid-tone desaturated yellow sitting at 53° 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 #AEA87A
- f9f9f6
- e7e6d8
- d6d2bb
- c4bf9e
- b2ac81
- a09964
- 847e51
- 67623f
- 4a472d
- 2d2b1c
- 100f0a
Color schemes using #AEA87A
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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#AEA87A FAQ
What color is #AEA87A?
#AEA87A is a shade of sage in the yellow family. It has a hue of 53 degrees, 24% saturation and 58% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AEA87A?
#AEA87A is rgb(174, 168, 122) in RGB, hsl(53, 24%, 58%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 3%, 30%, 32%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AEA87A?
White text on this background reaches 2.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.68:1.
What colors go well with #AEA87A?
Its direct complement is #7A80AE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7A9AAE and #8E7AAE gives you contrast without the vibration.