analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CBE496 — Flax
#CBE496 is a light moderately saturated green sitting at 79° 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.
#cbe496
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Tints and shades of #CBE496
- f9fcf3
- e7f2ce
- d4e9a8
- c2df83
- afd55e
- 9dcc38
- 82a92c
- 658422
- 495f18
- 2c3a0f
- 101405
Color schemes using #CBE496
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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#CBE496 FAQ
What color is #CBE496?
#CBE496 is a shade of flax in the green family. It has a hue of 79 degrees, 59% saturation and 74% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #CBE496?
#CBE496 is rgb(203, 228, 150) in RGB, hsl(79, 59%, 74%) in HSL, and cmyk(11%, 0%, 34%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CBE496?
White text on this background reaches 1.39:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.08:1.
What colors go well with #CBE496?
Its direct complement is #AE96E4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #96A4E4 and #D596E4 gives you contrast without the vibration.