#C0DCAB Hex Color
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#c0dcab is a pale, muted lime with a soft yellow-green undertone. Its lightness and low saturation create a gentle, airy feel suited to spring layouts, baby products, and nature-led branding. Use it as a supporting background with dark text; black reaches about 14.1:1 contrast, while white can look washed out. The hex code is #c0dcab.
Questions about #c0dcab
What is #c0dcab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c0dcab is rgb(192, 220, 171), in HSL hsl(94, 41%, 77%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 22%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #c0dcab?
#c0dcab pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, dusty lavender, and terracotta, whose darker or gently warm tones add definition without overpowering its pale, low-saturation character in branding and interface palettes.
Is #c0dcab suitable for text and backgrounds?
Yes, #c0dcab works well as a light background with black text, which reaches about 14.1:1 contrast and exceeds WCAG AA for body text; white text lacks enough contrast for comfortable reading. Use darker controls and labels over this shade.
Is #c0dcab readable on white or black?
#c0dcab has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.06:1 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.