#C2E4A2 Hex Color
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This pale lime is desaturated and airy, leaning into a soft, glowing yellow-green. Because it sits high on the lightness scale, #c2e4a2 reads clean and fresh without overwhelming the eye. It works best as a light background that keeps black text legible. Pair this shade with charcoal grays for a modern, minimalist interface or use it as a gentle neutral in nature-inspired palettes.
Questions about #c2e4a2
What is #c2e4a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c2e4a2 is rgb(194, 228, 162), in HSL hsl(91, 55%, 76%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 29%, 11%.
Does #c2e4a2 work well for interface backgrounds?
#c2e4a2 functions beautifully as a subtle, nature-inspired background that keeps interfaces feeling clean and uncluttered. Because it sits high on the lightness scale, it serves as a gentle neutral that allows charcoal or dark navy text to pop without visual strain.
What colors pair best with #c2e4a2 for a balanced palette?
Pair #c2e4a2 with deep, cool tones to ground its airy quality and create a sophisticated, modern contrast. Specifically, charcoal grays or deep slate blues create a professional anchor, while softer earth tones can lean into the organic, calming nature of this shade.
Is #c2e4a2 readable on white or black?
#c2e4a2 has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.91:1 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.