#C4E0B7 Hex Color
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Not the sharp lime its hue suggests, #c4e0b7 is a pale green with very low saturation and a soft gray undertone. That lightness makes it a dependable background color for spring layouts, baby products, and minimal designs. It flatters dusty plum and charcoal far better than plain white, which tends to wash it out. Black text on this hex code hits about 14.7:1 contrast, so small body copy stays readable.
Questions about #c4e0b7
What is #c4e0b7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c4e0b7 is rgb(196, 224, 183), in HSL hsl(101, 40%, 80%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 18%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #c4e0b7?
Charcoal, deep plum, and warm terracotta give #c4e0b7 the contrast its pale, muted character needs. Avoid bright white, which can wash it out in large areas.
What mood does #c4e0b7 convey?
Softness and gentle growth, driven by its high lightness and very low saturation rather than its green hue. It suits spring themes, baby products, and calm open layouts.
Is #c4e0b7 readable on white or black?
#c4e0b7 has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.69:1 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.