#C9F5BC Hex Color
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#c9f5bc is a luminous pastel green with a soft yellow undertone and a light, gently muted appearance. The hex code works well as a dominant background for spring, organic, pharmacy, and baby-focused designs. It feels safe and peaceful, though it can look washed out beside white. Use black text for clear small copy.
Questions about #c9f5bc
What is #c9f5bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #c9f5bc is rgb(201, 245, 188), in HSL hsl(106, 74%, 85%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 23%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #c9f5bc?
#c9f5bc pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, muted terracotta, and soft brown, which give its pale green base enough depth without overpowering its gentle, low-saturation character in packaging, interfaces, and seasonal layouts.
Is #c9f5bc suitable for text backgrounds?
#c9f5bc provides strong contrast for black text, with about a 17.3:1 ratio, so it supports readable small body copy under WCAG AA. White text lacks enough contrast, and the pale surface works best with dark controls, labels, and navigation.
Is #c9f5bc readable on white or black?
#c9f5bc has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.27:1 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.