#CBFA9F Hex Color
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Pastel lime with a milky, luminous lightness. As a dominant background it feels fresh and gentle, which suits spring themes, baby products, and playful gaming UIs. Black text on #cbfa9f hits a 17.7:1 contrast ratio, so small type stays readable. Pair the hex code with deep plum or forest green to keep it from washing out next to plain white.
Questions about #cbfa9f
What is #cbfa9f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cbfa9f is rgb(203, 250, 159), in HSL hsl(91, 90%, 80%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 36%, 2%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
Does black text work on #cbfa9f?
Yes. Black text on #cbfa9f reaches about 17.7:1 contrast, well past the 4.5:1 WCAG AA requirement for small body text. Dark green text also works when you want a softer look.
What colors pair well with #cbfa9f?
Deep plum and forest green bring out its gentle side, while charcoal keeps a layout grounded. Skip pale yellows nearby, since they wash it out.
Is #cbfa9f readable on white or black?
#cbfa9f has a 1.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.71:1 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.