#C5FFBF Hex Color
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#c5ffbf is a pastel green with a soft yellow undertone and plenty of light. The hex code reads gentle and fresh, which suits spring themes, baby products, and eco branding. It can wash out next to plain white, so pair it with deeper greens or charcoal for structure. Black text on #c5ffbf reaches about 18.4:1 contrast, comfortably past AA.
Questions about #c5ffbf
What is #c5ffbf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c5ffbf is rgb(197, 255, 191), in HSL hsl(114, 100%, 87%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 25%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #c5ffbf?
Charcoal, deep forest green, and muted plum all give #c5ffbf the contrast it needs. Without a darker partner, it tends to fade into white backgrounds and lose definition.
Does #c5ffbf read warm or cool?
It reads slightly warm. The yellow undertone pulls it toward fresh spring greens rather than minty or blue-leaning greens, which is why it suits natural and organic palettes.
Is #c5ffbf readable on white or black?
#c5ffbf has a 1.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.43:1 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.