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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#B9E5AE — Seafoam
#B9E5AE is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 108° 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 #B9E5AE
- f5fbf3
- d6f0d0
- b8e4ad
- 99d989
- 7acd66
- 5cc242
- 4aa134
- 3a7e29
- 295a1d
- 193712
- 091306
Color schemes using #B9E5AE
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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#B9E5AE FAQ
What color is #B9E5AE?
#B9E5AE is a shade of seafoam in the green family. It has a hue of 108 degrees, 51% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #B9E5AE?
#B9E5AE is rgb(185, 229, 174) in RGB, hsl(108, 51%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 0%, 24%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #B9E5AE?
White text on this background reaches 1.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.88:1.
What colors go well with #B9E5AE?
Its direct complement is #DAAEE5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BFAEE5 and #E5AED4 gives you contrast without the vibration.