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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CAE896 — Flax
#CAE896 is a light saturated green sitting at 82° 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 #CAE896
- f9fcf2
- e5f4cc
- d2eba6
- bee37f
- abda59
- 97d232
- 7daf26
- 61881e
- 466215
- 2a3b0d
- 0f1505
Color schemes using #CAE896
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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#CAE896 FAQ
What color is #CAE896?
#CAE896 is a shade of flax in the green family. It has a hue of 82 degrees, 64% saturation and 75% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #CAE896?
#CAE896 is rgb(202, 232, 150) in RGB, hsl(82, 64%, 75%) in HSL, and cmyk(13%, 0%, 35%, 9%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CAE896?
White text on this background reaches 1.36:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.49:1.
What colors go well with #CAE896?
Its direct complement is #B496E8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #96A1E8 and #DD96E8 gives you contrast without the vibration.