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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9E99E — Oat
#C9E99E is a light saturated green sitting at 86° 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 #C9E99E
- f8fcf3
- e3f3cc
- cdeba6
- b8e280
- a2d95a
- 8dd133
- 74ae27
- 5a881f
- 416116
- 273b0d
- 0e1505
Color schemes using #C9E99E
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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#C9E99E FAQ
What color is #C9E99E?
#C9E99E is a shade of oat in the green family. It has a hue of 86 degrees, 63% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C9E99E?
#C9E99E is rgb(201, 233, 158) in RGB, hsl(86, 63%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(14%, 0%, 32%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9E99E?
White text on this background reaches 1.34:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.63:1.
What colors go well with #C9E99E?
Its direct complement is #BF9FE9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9FA4E9 and #E49FE9 gives you contrast without the vibration.