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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#AFA488 — Sage
#AFA488 is a mid-tone desaturated beige sitting at 43° 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 #AFA488
- f9f8f6
- e6e3da
- d3cdbe
- c1b8a1
- aea285
- 9b8d69
- 807455
- 645a43
- 484130
- 2b271d
- 0f0e0a
Color schemes using #AFA488
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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#AFA488 FAQ
What color is #AFA488?
#AFA488 is a shade of sage in the beige family. It has a hue of 43 degrees, 20% saturation and 61% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #AFA488?
#AFA488 is rgb(175, 164, 136) in RGB, hsl(43, 20%, 61%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 6%, 22%, 31%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #AFA488?
White text on this background reaches 2.47:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 8.49:1.
What colors go well with #AFA488?
Its direct complement is #8893AF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #88A7AF and #9088AF gives you contrast without the vibration.