#C8E1CC Hex Color
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Reach for #c8e1cc when plain white feels too stark but you still want airiness. This pale, heavily tinted green reads clean and delicate, which suits wellness, eco, and pharmacy design. It works best as a large background with dark text on top, since black type hits about 15.1:1 contrast. The hex code #c8e1cc also flatters deep forest green and terracotta accents.
Questions about #c8e1cc
What is #c8e1cc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8e1cc is rgb(200, 225, 204), in HSL hsl(130, 29%, 83%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 9%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #c8e1cc?
Deep forest green and terracotta give #c8e1cc the contrast its low saturation lacks, while charcoal keeps things neutral. Let it hold the large background area and use richer tones for accents and type.
Is #c8e1cc readable on white or black?
#c8e1cc has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.09:1 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.