#C2D8B5 Hex Color
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#c2d8b5 is a pale, strongly muted lime with soft yellow-green undertones and an airy, faded finish. Its gentle lightness suggests growth, cleanliness, and youth without feeling vivid or demanding. Use it as a spacious UI background or spring-inspired base, pairing it with charcoal or deep olive. Black text remains highly readable. The hex code is #c2d8b5.
Questions about #c2d8b5
What is #c2d8b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2d8b5 is rgb(194, 216, 181), in HSL hsl(98, 31%, 78%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 16%, 15%.
What colors pair well with #c2d8b5 in a palette?
#c2d8b5 pairs well with charcoal, deep olive, and warm neutrals, which ground its pale yellow-green base without overwhelming its soft, airy character across interfaces, packaging, and seasonal brand palettes for a cohesive finish. Use darker companions for text, borders, or visual anchors, and lighter neutrals for spacious backgrounds.
Is #c2d8b5 warm or cool?
#c2d8b5 reads balanced with a slight warm lift because its green base keeps the shade fresh, while the yellow-green undertone adds softness instead of a cool, blue cast or vivid sharpness. That balance lets it work with both warm neutrals and deep cool grays.
Is #c2d8b5 readable on white or black?
#c2d8b5 has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.78:1 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.