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#A8DC9E — Seafoam
#A8DC9E is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 110° 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 #A8DC9E
- f5fbf4
- d6efd1
- b7e2af
- 99d68c
- 7ac96a
- 5bbd47
- 499d38
- 397a2c
- 295820
- 193513
- 091307
Color schemes using #A8DC9E
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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#A8DC9E FAQ
What color is #A8DC9E?
#A8DC9E is a shade of seafoam in the green family. It has a hue of 110 degrees, 47% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A8DC9E?
#A8DC9E is rgb(168, 220, 158) in RGB, hsl(110, 47%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(24%, 0%, 28%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A8DC9E?
White text on this background reaches 1.57:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.4:1.
What colors go well with #A8DC9E?
Its direct complement is #D19EDC. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B29EDC and #DC9EC7 gives you contrast without the vibration.