analogous
Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#CDE45E — Flax
#CDE45E is a mid-tone saturated green sitting at 70° 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.
#cde45e
- HEX
- RGB
- HSL
- CMYK
- Closest name
- Color family
- Contrast on white
- Contrast on black
Tints and shades of #CDE45E
- fbfdf2
- eff6ca
- e2efa2
- d6e87a
- cae251
- bddb29
- 9db61f
- 7a8e18
- 586611
- 353e0b
- 131604
Color schemes using #CDE45E
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.
Nearby colors
#CDE45E FAQ
What color is #CDE45E?
#CDE45E is a shade of flax in the green family. It has a hue of 70 degrees, 71% saturation and 63% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #CDE45E?
#CDE45E is rgb(205, 228, 94) in RGB, hsl(70, 71%, 63%) in HSL, and cmyk(10%, 0%, 59%, 11%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #CDE45E?
White text on this background reaches 1.41:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 14.85:1.
What colors go well with #CDE45E?
Its direct complement is #745EE4. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #5E8AE4 and #B75EE4 gives you contrast without the vibration.