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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B9C799 — Ash
#B9C799 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 78° 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 #B9C799
- f8faf5
- e3e9d7
- cfd8b9
- bac89a
- a5b77c
- 91a65e
- 778a4c
- 5d6b3b
- 434d2a
- 282f1a
- 0e1009
Color schemes using #B9C799
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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#B9C799 FAQ
What color is #B9C799?
#B9C799 is a shade of ash in the green family. It has a hue of 78 degrees, 29% saturation and 69% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B9C799?
#B9C799 is rgb(185, 199, 153) in RGB, hsl(78, 29%, 69%) in HSL, and cmyk(7%, 0%, 23%, 22%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B9C799?
White text on this background reaches 1.8:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.69:1.
What colors go well with #B9C799?
Its direct complement is #A799C7. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #99A2C7 and #BE99C7 gives you contrast without the vibration.