analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C5E97C — Flax
#C5E97C is a light saturated green sitting at 80° 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.
#c5e97c
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #C5E97C
- f9fdf2
- e7f6ca
- d5efa2
- c3e87a
- b2e251
- a0db29
- 84b61f
- 678e18
- 4a6611
- 2d3e0b
- 101604
Color schemes using #C5E97C
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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#C5E97C FAQ
What color is #C5E97C?
#C5E97C is a shade of flax in the green family. It has a hue of 80 degrees, 71% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C5E97C?
#C5E97C is rgb(197, 233, 124) in RGB, hsl(80, 71%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 0%, 47%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C5E97C?
White text on this background reaches 1.37:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.32:1.
What colors go well with #C5E97C?
Its direct complement is #A07CE9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7C8EE9 and #D77CE9 gives you contrast without the vibration.