#CADA9B Hex Color
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Pale and washed with yellow, #cada9b reads like new spring growth. This soft lime tint stays mellow because of its low saturation, so it works best as a large background or supporting tone rather than a sharp accent. Black text on it hits a 14:1 contrast ratio, so it clears accessibility standards with room to spare. Pair it with charcoal or navy for a fresh, natural palette.
Questions about #cada9b
What is #cada9b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cada9b is rgb(202, 218, 155), in HSL hsl(75, 46%, 73%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 29%, 15%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #cada9b?
Charcoal, navy, and terracotta give #cada9b contrast without fighting its faded, delicate quality. Earthy browns and muted plums also suit it when you want a calmer, natural palette.
Is #cada9b readable on white or black?
#cada9b has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.01:1 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.