#C7D6B8 Hex Color
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Far from a vivid lime, #c7d6b8 is a bleached pastel with a soft gray-green cast. Its low saturation and high lightness give it an airy, gentle character, and it works best as a dominant background in spring, baby, or nature themes. Pair it with terracotta or deep navy so it has something to sit against. Black text reads clearly on it at about 13.7:1 contrast.
Questions about #c7d6b8
What is #c7d6b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c7d6b8 is rgb(199, 214, 184), in HSL hsl(90, 27%, 78%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 14%, 16%.
What colors pair well with #c7d6b8?
Try terracotta or deep navy; both give this pale green something to sit against. Warm browns also work when you want a softer, earthier palette.
Is #c7d6b8 readable on white or black?
#c7d6b8 has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.73:1 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.