#C5FFAA Hex Color
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The hex code #c5ffaa produces a light, pastel green with a luminous yellow-lime cast. High lightness and gentle saturation give it a soft, youthful mood for spring themes, nature branding, baby products, and game interfaces. Use this shade as a spacious background with black text, which delivers about 18.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #c5ffaa
What is #c5ffaa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5ffaa is rgb(197, 255, 170), in HSL hsl(101, 100%, 83%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 33%, 0%.
Does #c5ffaa read as warm or cool?
#c5ffaa reads as a warm-leaning green because its bright, yellow-lime undertone pulls it toward a fresh, sunny look; the result feels youthful and optimistic rather than deep, earthy, or strongly blue-green.
Which colors pair well with #c5ffaa?
For a balanced palette, pair #c5ffaa with charcoal or muted terracotta; these darker, earthier accents ground its bright yellow-lime cast without competing with its airy, springlike feel or making the palette look heavy.
Is #c5ffaa readable on white or black?
#c5ffaa has a 1.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.25:1 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.