analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9DBB3 — Oat
#C9DBB3 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 87° 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.
#c9dbb3
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #C9DBB3
- f8faf5
- e1ebd5
- cadcb5
- b4cd95
- 9dbe75
- 87af55
- 6e9144
- 567135
- 3e5126
- 263117
- 0d1108
Color schemes using #C9DBB3
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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#C9DBB3 FAQ
What color is #C9DBB3?
#C9DBB3 is a shade of oat in the green family. It has a hue of 87 degrees, 36% saturation and 78% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #C9DBB3?
#C9DBB3 is rgb(201, 219, 179) in RGB, hsl(87, 36%, 78%) in HSL, and cmyk(8%, 0%, 18%, 14%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9DBB3?
White text on this background reaches 1.47:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.27:1.
What colors go well with #C9DBB3?
Its direct complement is #C5B3DB. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #B3B5DB and #D9B3DB gives you contrast without the vibration.