#C5E790 Hex Color
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This pastel lime possesses a high lightness and moderate saturation, creating a crisp, youthful energy. Because black text maintains a sharp 15.2:1 contrast ratio against #c5e790, this hex code works well for readable body text or UI backgrounds. It pairs unexpectedly well with deep charcoal or slate, which grounds its bright, spring-like personality. Use it as a supporting accent to inject freshness into minimalist layouts.
Questions about #c5e790
What is #c5e790 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5e790 is rgb(197, 231, 144), in HSL hsl(83, 64%, 74%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 38%, 9%.
What colors pair well with #c5e790?
This pastel lime gains depth when paired with darker tones like charcoal or deep slate, which effectively ground its bright, youthful energy. These dark contrasts prevent the light green from feeling washed out and add a sophisticated balance to clean, minimalist layouts.
Is #c5e790 readable on white or black?
#c5e790 has a 1.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.20:1 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.