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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#E9F5AD — Canary
#E9F5AD is a light 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 #E9F5AD
- fbfdf1
- f0f8c8
- e5f39e
- daee74
- cee94a
- c3e421
- a2be17
- 7e9412
- 5b6a0d
- 374008
- 131703
Color schemes using #E9F5AD
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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#E9F5AD FAQ
What color is #E9F5AD?
#E9F5AD is a shade of canary in the green family. It has a hue of 70 degrees, 78% saturation and 82% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #E9F5AD?
#E9F5AD is rgb(233, 245, 173) in RGB, hsl(70, 78%, 82%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 0%, 29%, 4%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #E9F5AD?
White text on this background reaches 1.16:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 18.13:1.
What colors go well with #E9F5AD?
Its direct complement is #B9ADF5. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #ADC5F5 and #DDADF5 gives you contrast without the vibration.