#C5EFC6 Hex Color
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This pastel green features high lightness and low saturation, creating a soft, airy feel. While it works well as a delicate background for skincare or eco-conscious branding, it can wash out against pure white. Pair #c5efc6 with deep charcoal text to maximize readability, as the hex code provides excellent contrast for small body copy. Use it sparingly to avoid a sterile, overly clinical look.
Questions about #c5efc6
What is #c5efc6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5efc6 is rgb(197, 239, 198), in HSL hsl(121, 57%, 85%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 17%, 6%.
What text colors work best with #c5efc6?
How can I avoid #c5efc6 looking too sterile or clinical?
Warm up the overall design by pairing #c5efc6 with earthy, organic accents like terracotta or deep olive tones. These warmer hues ground the airy nature of the green, preventing it from feeling cold or impersonal in digital layouts and branding projects.
Is #c5efc6 readable on white or black?
#c5efc6 has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.53:1 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.