analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9DABE — Oat
#C9DABE is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 96° 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 #C9DABE
- f7f9f5
- dee8d7
- c5d7ba
- adc69c
- 94b57e
- 7ba460
- 65874e
- 4f6a3d
- 384c2c
- 222e1a
- 0c1009
Color schemes using #C9DABE
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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#C9DABE FAQ
What color is #C9DABE?
#C9DABE is a shade of oat in the green family. It has a hue of 96 degrees, 27% saturation and 80% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C9DABE?
#C9DABE is rgb(201, 218, 190) in RGB, hsl(96, 27%, 80%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 0%, 13%, 15%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9DABE?
White text on this background reaches 1.47:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.26:1.
What colors go well with #C9DABE?
Its direct complement is #CFBEDA. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #C1BEDA and #DABED7 gives you contrast without the vibration.