#CBFCA9 Hex Color
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Pastel lime with a luminous, almost glowing finish. #cbfca9 is light and only gently saturated, which makes it a strong base for spring themes, baby products, and gaming UI. It fades next to plain white, so give it contrast through deep navy or charcoal. Black text on this hex code reaches about 18:1, comfortably past WCAG AA.
Questions about #cbfca9
What is #cbfca9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cbfca9 is rgb(203, 252, 169), in HSL hsl(95, 93%, 83%) and in CMYK 19%, 0%, 33%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #cbfca9?
Deep navy and charcoal give #cbfca9 the contrast it needs, since it tends to fade next to white. For a warmer mix, try terracotta or plum accents.
Is #cbfca9 warm or cool?
It reads warm for a green. The strong yellow undertone and high lightness give it a sunny, spring-like character rather than a cool blue-green one.
Is #cbfca9 readable on white or black?
#cbfca9 has a 1.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.03:1 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.