analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9DBAE — Oat
#C9DBAE is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 84° 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 #C9DBAE
- f8faf4
- e2ecd4
- cdddb4
- b7cf93
- a1c073
- 8cb253
- 739342
- 597334
- 405225
- 273216
- 0e1208
Color schemes using #C9DBAE
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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#C9DBAE FAQ
What color is #C9DBAE?
#C9DBAE is a shade of oat in the green family. It has a hue of 84 degrees, 38% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C9DBAE?
#C9DBAE is rgb(201, 219, 174) in RGB, hsl(84, 38%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 0%, 21%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9DBAE?
White text on this background reaches 1.48:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.23:1.
What colors go well with #C9DBAE?
Its direct complement is #C0AEDB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AEB3DB and #D6AEDB gives you contrast without the vibration.