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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BAE9B9 — Seafoam
#BAE9B9 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 119° 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 #BAE9B9
- f4fbf3
- d0f0d0
- ade5ac
- 8ada88
- 66ce65
- 43c341
- 35a233
- 297e28
- 1e5b1d
- 123711
- 061306
Color schemes using #BAE9B9
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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#BAE9B9 FAQ
What color is #BAE9B9?
#BAE9B9 is a shade of seafoam in the green family. It has a hue of 119 degrees, 52% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #BAE9B9?
#BAE9B9 is rgb(186, 233, 185) in RGB, hsl(119, 52%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(20%, 0%, 21%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BAE9B9?
White text on this background reaches 1.36:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.44:1.
What colors go well with #BAE9B9?
Its direct complement is #E8B9E9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D0B9E9 and #E9B9D2 gives you contrast without the vibration.