#CAE59E Hex Color
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This pale, desaturated lime brings an airy and fresh quality to interface designs. Because it is light and low in contrast, black text remains perfectly legible against it. The hex code #cae59e works best as a soft background color for spring-themed branding or minimalist layouts. Avoid pairing it with other pastels, as it looks much sharper alongside deep charcoal or muted navy tones.
Questions about #cae59e
What is #cae59e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cae59e is rgb(202, 229, 158), in HSL hsl(83, 58%, 76%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 31%, 10%.
What colors pair best with the pale lime of #cae59e?
Is #cae59e readable on white or black?
#cae59e has a 1.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.21:1 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.