#C5D4A1 Hex Color
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Soft and pale, #c5d4a1 is a muted lime with gray and yellow undertones. Its high lightness and low saturation create a gentle, airy feel suited to spring backgrounds, baby products, and minimal interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal, since white can wash it out. The hex code #c5d4a1 also supports clear black text.
Questions about #c5d4a1
What is #c5d4a1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5d4a1 is rgb(197, 212, 161), in HSL hsl(78, 37%, 73%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 24%, 17%.
What colors pair well with #c5d4a1 in a palette?
Navy, charcoal, and muted terracotta pair well with #c5d4a1 because their darker or warmer values give this pale, low-saturation lime enough definition. Use navy for crisp contrast, charcoal for restrained interfaces, and terracotta for a softer natural palette.
Is #c5d4a1 readable on white or black?
#c5d4a1 has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.30:1 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.