#C8E6C9 Hex Color
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This pale green tint creates an airy, clean atmosphere perfect for organic or sustainable brand identities. Because it maintains strong contrast against black text, it functions effectively as a readable background for body copy. The hex code for this delicate green is #c8e6c9. Try pairing it with dark charcoal or slate grays to give the design necessary structure.
Questions about #c8e6c9
What is #c8e6c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c8e6c9 is rgb(200, 230, 201), in HSL hsl(122, 38%, 84%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 13%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #c8e6c9?
Because #c8e6c9 is a desaturated, airy green, it looks sophisticated when grounded by darker, neutral tones. Using slate or dark charcoal creates a balanced, professional structure, while accenting with soft terracotta adds a warm, earthy contrast.
Is #c8e6c9 readable on white or black?
#c8e6c9 has a 1.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.61:1 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.