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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#C9F8A5 — Mint
#C9F8A5 is a light saturated green sitting at 94° 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 #C9F8A5
- f6fef1
- dcfbc5
- c2f799
- a8f46e
- 8ef142
- 74ee17
- 5ec60f
- 4a9b0c
- 356f08
- 204305
- 0b1802
Color schemes using #C9F8A5
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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#C9F8A5 FAQ
What color is #C9F8A5?
#C9F8A5 is a shade of mint in the green family. It has a hue of 94 degrees, 86% saturation and 81% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #C9F8A5?
#C9F8A5 is rgb(201, 248, 165) in RGB, hsl(94, 86%, 81%) in HSL, and cmyk(19%, 0%, 33%, 3%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #C9F8A5?
White text on this background reaches 1.2:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 17.45:1.
What colors go well with #C9F8A5?
Its direct complement is #D4A5F8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AAA5F8 and #F8A5F3 gives you contrast without the vibration.