#CAE676 Hex Color
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Not a soft pastel and not a leafy green, this shade lands squarely in bright lime territory. #cae676 carries a warm yellow undertone and works best as an accent in sports, gaming, and energy drink design, since it can wash out next to plain white. Black text reads at about 15.1:1 contrast on it, so small type stays legible. The hex code #cae676 pairs well with charcoal or deep plum.
Questions about #cae676
What is #cae676 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cae676 is rgb(202, 230, 118), in HSL hsl(75, 69%, 68%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 49%, 10%.
What colors pair well with #cae676?
Charcoal and deep plum ground its brightness, while navy gives it a sporty edge. Avoid pairing it with pale grays or white backgrounds, where it loses punch and reads washed out.
Is #cae676 readable on white or black?
#cae676 has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.09:1 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.