analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#BDEFAE — Seafoam
#BDEFAE is a light saturated green sitting at 106° 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.
#bdefae
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #BDEFAE
- f5fcf2
- d5f5cb
- b5eda4
- 95e57d
- 75de56
- 55d62e
- 45b223
- 358b1b
- 266414
- 173c0c
- 081504
Color schemes using #BDEFAE
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.
Nearby colors
#BDEFAE FAQ
What color is #BDEFAE?
#BDEFAE is a shade of seafoam in the green family. It has a hue of 106 degrees, 67% saturation and 81% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #BDEFAE?
#BDEFAE is rgb(189, 239, 174) in RGB, hsl(106, 67%, 81%) in HSL, and cmyk(21%, 0%, 27%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #BDEFAE?
White text on this background reaches 1.3:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.12:1.
What colors go well with #BDEFAE?
Its direct complement is #E0AEEF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #BFAEEF and #EFAEDE gives you contrast without the vibration.