Color #CAE490 Color / Colour Code #CAE490
This page shows the hex color code for color #cae490 (#CAE490). The colour is a green tone with 61% saturation and 73% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #CAE490 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#CAE490 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 49, 79, and 109 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 79, 199, and 319 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #CAE490
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 79 and saturation at 61%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 79 to 124 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 79 with its complement at 259 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #CAE490
Lightness variations at hue 79 and 61% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #CAE490
Design Use Cases for #CAE490
Vibrant Brand Color
#CAE490 has a strong 61% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Light Background Tint
#CAE490 at 73% lightness creates a gentle tinted background. Use it for section backgrounds, alert banners, or card surfaces that need to stand out from a white page without strong contrast. It adds color personality while keeping the design light and open.
Success & Growth Indicators
#CAE490 falls in the green range (hue 79). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #CAE490 (hue 79) to its complement at hue 259. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 109. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #cae490, #ab90e4);
CSS Code for #CAE490
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About Color #CAE490 (#CAE490)
#CAE490 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 202 red, 228 green, and 144 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 79 degrees with 61% saturation and 73% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #CAE490 is 211/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 11% cyan, 0% magenta, 37% yellow, and 11% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #CAE490 against white is 1.40:1 and against black is 15.01:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.01:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #AB90E4 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #CAE490. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #E4D590 and #A0E490, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #CAE490?
- #CAE490 is Color #CAE490, a green color (colour) with RGB(202, 228, 144), HSL(79, 61%, 73%), and CMYK(11%, 0%, 37%, 11%). Its perceived brightness is 211/255.
- Is #CAE490 accessible for text?
- Against white, #CAE490 has a contrast ratio of 1.40:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.01:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #CAE490?
- The complementary colour is #AB90E4 (hue 259). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #E4D590 and #A0E490. The triadic palette adds #90CAE4 and #E490CA for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #CAE490 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #cae490; or rgb(202, 228, 144); or hsl(79, 61%, 73%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 79 61% 73%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.