#C0E8A5 Hex Color

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This pastel lime is a pale, unsaturated tone with soft yellow undertones. The hex code for this color is #c0e8a5. Because it has high lightness, black text stands out clearly against it with a 15.3:1 contrast ratio. Designers find it effective as an airy UI background, though it can appear washed out next to pure white. Pair it with dark charcoal for grounding.

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What is #c0e8a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #c0e8a5 is rgb(192, 232, 165), in HSL hsl(96, 59%, 78%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 29%, 9%.

What colors pair well with #c0e8a5?

Because #c0e8a5 is so pale and airy, it relies on high-contrast grounding colors to maintain readability. Pairing this light lime with charcoal or a deep slate provides the necessary visual weight to anchor your design without overwhelming the delicate, unsaturated base.

Is #c0e8a5 readable on white or black?

#c0e8a5 has a 1.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.32:1 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.

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