#C9D5B9 Hex Color
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This bleached lime tone offers a delicate, airy quality that works well for clean, minimalist backgrounds. Because it is highly unsaturated, #c9d5b9 reads as a soft neutral rather than a vivid green. It pairs beautifully with deep charcoal or slate gray text, providing high contrast and readability. Use this shade as a grounding base color for nature-inspired palettes, but avoid placing it directly against pure white to prevent a washed-out appearance.
Questions about #c9d5b9
What is #c9d5b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9d5b9 is rgb(201, 213, 185), in HSL hsl(86, 25%, 78%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 13%, 16%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #c9d5b9?
Deep charcoal or dark slate gray text provides the strongest contrast against #c9d5b9, ensuring high readability while maintaining an organic, modern feel. Avoid pairing this light, unsaturated shade directly with pure white, as the lack of contrast can make your design look washed out.
Does #c9d5b9 read as warm or cool?
This color sits on the cooler side of the green spectrum, leaning toward a crisp, earthy sage rather than a warm, grassy yellow. Its bleached appearance removes the vibrancy often found in lime, resulting in a restrained, sophisticated tone perfect for wellness or clean, quiet branding.
Is #c9d5b9 readable on white or black?
#c9d5b9 has a 1.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.70:1 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.