analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CAED79 — Flax
#CAED79 is a light saturated green sitting at 78° 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.
#caed79
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- Contrast on white
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Tints and shades of #CAED79
- fafdf2
- e9f8c8
- d9f29f
- c9ec76
- b8e74c
- a8e123
- 8bbc1a
- 6c9214
- 4e690e
- 2f4009
- 111603
Color schemes using #CAED79
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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#CAED79 FAQ
What color is #CAED79?
#CAED79 is a shade of flax in the green family. It has a hue of 78 degrees, 76% saturation and 70% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #CAED79?
#CAED79 is rgb(202, 237, 121) in RGB, hsl(78, 76%, 70%) in HSL, and cmyk(15%, 0%, 49%, 7%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CAED79?
White text on this background reaches 1.32:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.9:1.
What colors go well with #CAED79?
Its direct complement is #9B78ED. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #7890ED and #D578ED gives you contrast without the vibration.