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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9D6AE — Oat
#C9D6AE is a light moderately 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.
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Tints and shades of #C9D6AE
- f8faf5
- e3ead6
- cedab6
- bacb97
- a5bb78
- 90ab59
- 768e47
- 5c6f38
- 424f28
- 283018
- 0e1109
Color schemes using #C9D6AE
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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#C9D6AE FAQ
What color is #C9D6AE?
#C9D6AE is a shade of oat in the green family. It has a hue of 80 degrees, 33% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C9D6AE?
#C9D6AE is rgb(201, 214, 174) in RGB, hsl(80, 33%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(6%, 0%, 19%, 16%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9D6AE?
White text on this background reaches 1.53:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 13.71:1.
What colors go well with #C9D6AE?
Its direct complement is #BBAED6. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AEB4D6 and #CFAED6 gives you contrast without the vibration.