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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C5E2C8 — Powder Blue
#C5E2C8 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 126° 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.
#c5e2c8
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #C5E2C8
- f5faf5
- d6ead8
- b6daba
- 97cb9c
- 78bb7f
- 59ab61
- 478e4e
- 386f3d
- 284f2c
- 18301b
- 091109
Color schemes using #C5E2C8
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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#C5E2C8 FAQ
What color is #C5E2C8?
#C5E2C8 is a shade of powder blue in the green family. It has a hue of 126 degrees, 33% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C5E2C8?
#C5E2C8 is rgb(197, 226, 200) in RGB, hsl(126, 33%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 0%, 12%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C5E2C8?
White text on this background reaches 1.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.09:1.
What colors go well with #C5E2C8?
Its direct complement is #E2C5DF. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #D7C5E2 and #E2C5D1 gives you contrast without the vibration.