#C5F9D7 Hex Color
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#c5f9d7 is a luminous, pastel green with a high-lightness profile that keeps designs feeling airy and open. Because this color is so unsaturated, it serves better as a soft UI background than as a bold focal point. Black text offers excellent 17.9:1 contrast against this shade, ensuring full accessibility. The hex code for this gentle green is #c5f9d7, a reliable choice for sustainable or organic branding.
Questions about #c5f9d7
What is #c5f9d7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5f9d7 is rgb(197, 249, 215), in HSL hsl(141, 81%, 87%) and in CMYK 21%, 0%, 14%, 2%.
Which colors pair best with #c5f9d7 for a balanced palette?
Because #c5f9d7 is so unsaturated, it works beautifully alongside grounding, deeper earth tones. It creates a balanced, organic aesthetic when contrasted with a dark charcoal or a muted, warm terracotta, which anchors the airy quality of this light green.
Is #c5f9d7 readable on white or black?
#c5f9d7 has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.90:1 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.