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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#D9E59E — Oat
#D9E59E is a light moderately 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.
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Tints and shades of #D9E59E
- fafcf3
- ecf2ce
- dee8a9
- cfde84
- c1d45f
- b2cb3a
- 94a82d
- 738323
- 535e19
- 32390f
- 121405
Color schemes using #D9E59E
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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#D9E59E FAQ
What color is #D9E59E?
#D9E59E is a shade of oat in the green family. It has a hue of 70 degrees, 58% saturation and 76% lightness, which makes it a light muted color.
What is the RGB value of #D9E59E?
#D9E59E is rgb(217, 229, 158) in RGB, hsl(70, 58%, 76%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 0%, 31%, 10%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #D9E59E?
White text on this background reaches 1.34:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 15.65:1.
What colors go well with #D9E59E?
Its direct complement is #AA9EE5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #9EB6E5 and #CE9EE5 gives you contrast without the vibration.