analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9EEA5 — Oat
#C9EEA5 is a light saturated green sitting at 90° 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 #C9EEA5
- f7fdf2
- e0f5cb
- c8eea3
- b1e67c
- 9adf54
- 82d72d
- 6bb322
- 538c1b
- 3c6413
- 243d0c
- 0d1504
Color schemes using #C9EEA5
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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#C9EEA5 FAQ
What color is #C9EEA5?
#C9EEA5 is a shade of oat in the green family. It has a hue of 90 degrees, 68% saturation and 79% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C9EEA5?
#C9EEA5 is rgb(201, 238, 165) in RGB, hsl(90, 68%, 79%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 0%, 31%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9EEA5?
White text on this background reaches 1.29:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.26:1.
What colors go well with #C9EEA5?
Its direct complement is #C9A5EE. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #A5A5EE and #EEA5EE gives you contrast without the vibration.