analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CBE189 — Flax
#CBE189 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 75° 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.
#cbe189
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- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #CBE189
- fafcf3
- e9f2ce
- d9e9a8
- c8df83
- b7d55e
- a7cc38
- 8aa92c
- 6c8422
- 4d5f18
- 2f3a0f
- 111405
Color schemes using #CBE189
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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#CBE189 FAQ
What color is #CBE189?
#CBE189 is a shade of flax in the green family. It has a hue of 75 degrees, 59% saturation and 71% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CBE189?
#CBE189 is rgb(203, 225, 137) in RGB, hsl(75, 59%, 71%) in HSL, and cmyk(10%, 0%, 39%, 12%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CBE189?
White text on this background reaches 1.43:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.67:1.
What colors go well with #CBE189?
Its direct complement is #9F89E1. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #899FE1 and #CB89E1 gives you contrast without the vibration.