#BCE8A5 Hex Color
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This pastel lime green feels clean and airy due to its high lightness and low saturation. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, it makes an excellent choice for readable UI backgrounds or minimalist design systems. The hex code for this soft shade is #bce8a5. Avoid pairing it with pure white to prevent a washed-out look, as it pairs much better with charcoal or dark slate.
Questions about #bce8a5
What is #bce8a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bce8a5 is rgb(188, 232, 165), in HSL hsl(99, 59%, 78%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 29%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #bce8a5 for a balanced design?
Is #bce8a5 readable on white or black?
#bce8a5 has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.22:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.