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#A9D9C7 — Seafoam
#A9D9C7 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 158° 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 #A9D9C7
- f4faf8
- d4ece3
- b3dece
- 93cfb9
- 72c1a4
- 51b38f
- 419476
- 33745c
- 245342
- 163228
- 08120e
Color schemes using #A9D9C7
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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#A9D9C7 FAQ
What color is #A9D9C7?
#A9D9C7 is a shade of seafoam in the green family. It has a hue of 158 degrees, 39% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #A9D9C7?
#A9D9C7 is rgb(169, 217, 199) in RGB, hsl(158, 39%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(22%, 0%, 8%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #A9D9C7?
White text on this background reaches 1.56:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.44:1.
What colors go well with #A9D9C7?
Its direct complement is #DAAABB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #DAAAD3 and #DAB0AA gives you contrast without the vibration.