#C9DBA5 Hex Color
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#c9dba5 is a desaturated, pale lime that feels clean and airy. It functions best as a background color, providing a gentle foundation for UI designs without overwhelming the content. Because the tone is so light, black text provides excellent readability against this hex code. Pair it with charcoal gray instead of stark white to keep the layout grounded.
Questions about #c9dba5
What is #c9dba5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9dba5 is rgb(201, 219, 165), in HSL hsl(80, 43%, 75%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 25%, 14%.
What colors pair well with #c9dba5 in a layout?
#c9dba5 works best with dark, grounded neutrals like charcoal or deep slate, which provide the necessary contrast for readability. Avoid using stark white text directly on this light green, as it often lacks sufficient contrast for accessible web design.
Is #c9dba5 considered a warm or cool green?
#c9dba5 leans toward the warmer side of the spectrum due to its yellow-green base, though its desaturation makes it feel neutral and airy. This makes it versatile enough to bridge the gap between organic, earthy tones and clinical, modern interface palettes.
Is #c9dba5 readable on white or black?
#c9dba5 has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.15:1 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.