#C5E3B5 Hex Color

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#c5e3b5 is a pale, heavily tinted lime with low saturation and a soft yellow-green undertone. Its lightness creates an airy, gentle mood suited to spring backgrounds, baby products, nature branding, and open layouts. Use it as a dominant base with charcoal text; this hex code provides about 15:1 contrast for clear body copy.

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What is #c5e3b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #c5e3b5 is rgb(197, 227, 181), in HSL hsl(99, 45%, 80%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 20%, 11%.

What colors pair well with #c5e3b5?

Pair #c5e3b5 with charcoal, deep navy, or warm terracotta when you need contrast without losing its gentle character; dark neutrals sharpen its pale surface, while terracotta adds a grounded counterpoint for packaging, lifestyle branding, or editorial accents.

Is #c5e3b5 readable on white or black?

#c5e3b5 has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.02:1 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.

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