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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#EDF9AE — Canary
#EDF9AE 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 #EDF9AE
- fcfef1
- f2fbc5
- e8f799
- def46e
- d4f142
- caee17
- a8c60f
- 839b0c
- 5e6f08
- 394305
- 141802
Color schemes using #EDF9AE
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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#EDF9AE FAQ
What color is #EDF9AE?
#EDF9AE is a shade of canary in the green family. It has a hue of 70 degrees, 86% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #EDF9AE?
#EDF9AE is rgb(237, 249, 174) in RGB, hsl(70, 86%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(5%, 0%, 30%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #EDF9AE?
White text on this background reaches 1.12:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 18.76:1.
What colors go well with #EDF9AE?
Its direct complement is #BBAEF9. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AEC7F9 and #E0AEF9 gives you contrast without the vibration.