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#C9E53E — Saffron
#C9E53E is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 70° 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 #C9E53E
- fbfdf2
- f0f8c8
- e4f29f
- d9ec76
- cde74c
- c1e123
- a1bc1a
- 7d9214
- 5a690e
- 374009
- 131603
Color schemes using #C9E53E
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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#C9E53E FAQ
What color is #C9E53E?
#C9E53E is a shade of saffron in the green family. It has a hue of 70 degrees, 76% saturation and 57% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C9E53E?
#C9E53E is rgb(201, 229, 62) in RGB, hsl(70, 76%, 57%) in HSL, and cmyk(12%, 0%, 73%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9E53E?
White text on this background reaches 1.42:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.76:1.
What colors go well with #C9E53E?
Its direct complement is #5A3EE5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #3E76E5 and #AD3EE5 gives you contrast without the vibration.