#C5E1A5 Hex Color
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Soft and lightly muted, #c5e1a5 is a pale lime green with gentle yellow undertones. Its high lightness creates a fresh, airy mood suited to spring branding, nature themes, baby products, and spacious interfaces. Use it as a supporting background with black text, which remains highly readable. The hex code for this color is #c5e1a5.
Questions about #c5e1a5
What is #c5e1a5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5e1a5 is rgb(197, 225, 165), in HSL hsl(88, 50%, 76%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 27%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #c5e1a5?
#c5e1a5 pairs well with charcoal, deep forest green, muted terracotta, and warm beige, which balance its pale lime base without overpowering it. Use darker partners for text or accents, while white can preserve an especially light, airy palette.
Does #c5e1a5 look warm or cool?
The #c5e1a5 hex color reads as a lightly warm pale green because its green base is softened by gentle yellow undertones, giving it a fresh, springlike character rather than a cool, blue-leaning appearance. Its high lightness keeps the overall mood open and airy.
Is #c5e1a5 readable on white or black?
#c5e1a5 has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.68:1 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.