#C3E5B0 Hex Color
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A pale, muted lime tone with soft yellow undertones, #c3e5b0 brings a gentle, airy feel to visual systems. Its low saturation suits spring branding, baby products, nature interfaces, and spacious minimalist layouts. Use it as a dominant background with black text, which achieves about 15.2:1 contrast. The hex code for this delicate shade is #c3e5b0.
Questions about #c3e5b0
What is #c3e5b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c3e5b0 is rgb(195, 229, 176), in HSL hsl(98, 50%, 79%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 23%, 10%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c3e5b0?
Does #c3e5b0 look warm or cool?
It reads as a gently warm green because its pale lime base carries soft yellow undertones, though its lightness keeps the overall effect fresh rather than earthy. That balance works well in spring, wellness, and nature-focused interfaces.
Is #c3e5b0 readable on white or black?
#c3e5b0 has a 1.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.15:1 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.