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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AF996A — Moss
#AF996A is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 41° 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 #AF996A
- faf8f5
- e9e3d7
- d9ceb8
- c8ba9a
- b8a57b
- a8905d
- 8b764b
- 6c5c3a
- 4e422a
- 2f2819
- 110e09
Color schemes using #AF996A
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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#AF996A FAQ
What color is #AF996A?
#AF996A is a shade of moss in the yellow family. It has a hue of 41 degrees, 30% saturation and 55% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AF996A?
#AF996A is rgb(175, 153, 106) in RGB, hsl(41, 30%, 55%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 13%, 39%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AF996A?
White text on this background reaches 2.77:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 7.59:1.
What colors go well with #AF996A?
Its direct complement is #6A80AF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #6AA2AF and #766AAF gives you contrast without the vibration.