analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CAF099 — Flax
#CAF099 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.
#caf099
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Tints and shades of #CAF099
- f8fdf2
- e3f7c9
- cef1a0
- b9eb77
- a4e54e
- 8edf26
- 75b91c
- 5b9116
- 426810
- 283f09
- 0e1603
Color schemes using #CAF099
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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#CAF099 FAQ
What color is #CAF099?
#CAF099 is a shade of flax in the green family. It has a hue of 86 degrees, 74% saturation and 77% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #CAF099?
#CAF099 is rgb(202, 240, 153) in RGB, hsl(86, 74%, 77%) in HSL, and cmyk(16%, 0%, 36%, 6%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CAF099?
White text on this background reaches 1.28:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 16.44:1.
What colors go well with #CAF099?
Its direct complement is #BF99F0. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #999FF0 and #EA99F0 gives you contrast without the vibration.