#C5CC8B Hex Color
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Soft and muted, #c5cc8b blends pale yellow with gentle olive-green undertones for a fresh, airy look. Its low saturation creates a peaceful, delicate mood suited to spring branding, baby products, and minimalist backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or warm navy, since white can wash it out. The hex code #c5cc8b supports clear black text with strong contrast.
Questions about #c5cc8b
What is #c5cc8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5cc8b is rgb(197, 204, 139), in HSL hsl(66, 39%, 67%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 32%, 20%.
What colors pair well with #c5cc8b?
Does #c5cc8b work with black text?
The hex color #c5cc8b supports clear black text with strong contrast, making it suitable for readable labels, body copy, and interface elements placed on light backgrounds without overpowering the surrounding palette. White text may lose definition against it.
Is #c5cc8b warm or cool?
#c5cc8b reads as a warm-leaning yellow-green because its pale yellow base softens the olive undertone, giving it a fresh, gentle character rather than a crisp, blue-green appearance when placed beside cool colors.
Is #c5cc8b readable on white or black?
#c5cc8b has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.38:1 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.