#C5ECBE Hex Color
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Pastel green at its softest. #c5ecbe sits close to white with a faint yellow undertone, so it reads airy rather than crisp. Use it as a calm base in eco, wellness, or spring layouts, and pair it with charcoal or deep forest green for contrast. Black text hits 16.1:1 here, well past AA for body copy.
Questions about #c5ecbe
What is #c5ecbe in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5ecbe is rgb(197, 236, 190), in HSL hsl(111, 55%, 84%) and in CMYK 17%, 0%, 19%, 7%.
What colors pair well with #c5ecbe?
Pair #c5ecbe with charcoal or deep forest green to ground its paleness, or add terracotta for a warm, natural contrast. Avoid placing it next to pure white, where it washes out.
Is #c5ecbe readable on white or black?
#c5ecbe has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.11:1 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.