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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C5EB99 — Oat
#C5EB99 is a light saturated green sitting at 88° 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 #C5EB99
- f8fcf2
- e1f5cb
- cbeda4
- b4e57d
- 9ede56
- 88d62e
- 6fb223
- 578b1b
- 3e6414
- 263c0c
- 0d1504
Color schemes using #C5EB99
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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#C5EB99 FAQ
What color is #C5EB99?
#C5EB99 is a shade of oat in the green family. It has a hue of 88 degrees, 67% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C5EB99?
#C5EB99 is rgb(197, 235, 153) in RGB, hsl(88, 67%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 0%, 35%, 8%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C5EB99?
White text on this background reaches 1.34:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.72:1.
What colors go well with #C5EB99?
Its direct complement is #BF99EB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #999CEB and #E899EB gives you contrast without the vibration.