#C5F9CE Hex Color
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A pale, mint-leaning green with barely any saturation. #c5f9ce earns its keep as a background: black text on it reaches about 17.8:1 contrast, comfortably past WCAG AA. It looks natural beside forest green and surprisingly fresh with a terracotta accent. The hex code #c5f9ce suits spring themes, eco branding, and calm UI surfaces.
Questions about #c5f9ce
What is #c5f9ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5f9ce is rgb(197, 249, 206), in HSL hsl(130, 81%, 87%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 17%, 2%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #c5f9ce?
Darker greens like forest green keep #c5f9ce feeling grounded and natural, while a warm accent such as terracotta adds contrast without breaking the calm. Charcoal text or outlines also work well.
Is #c5f9ce readable on white or black?
#c5f9ce has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.81:1 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.