#CBE2B2 Hex Color
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A washed-out, pastel lime, #cbe2b2 feels clean and organic. Because it is highly unsaturated, it functions best as a soft background color rather than a primary focus. Pair it with charcoal or deep espresso text for excellent readability, as black text provides sharp contrast. Avoid placing it directly next to pure white, as it can appear sickly. The hex code is #cbe2b2.
Questions about #cbe2b2
What is #cbe2b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cbe2b2 is rgb(203, 226, 178), in HSL hsl(89, 45%, 79%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 21%, 11%.
How should I avoid the 'sickly' appearance of #cbe2b2?
The main risk with #cbe2b2 is placing it directly next to pure white, which makes it look washed out. Instead, place it against darker neutrals or earthy tones to maintain its intended organic, soft green quality without losing vibrancy.
Is #cbe2b2 readable on white or black?
#cbe2b2 has a 1.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.06:1 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.