#CCD8C4 Hex Color
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#ccd8c4 is a pale, desaturated lime with significant grey undertones. This bleached green feels airy and clean, making it a subtle choice for minimal UI backgrounds. Because it has such high lightness, use it as a base to support darker, high-contrast typography. It pairs well with charcoal greys to ground its washed-out character. The hex code for this color is #ccd8c4.
Questions about #ccd8c4
What is #ccd8c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ccd8c4 is rgb(204, 216, 196), in HSL hsl(96, 20%, 81%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 9%, 15%.
What colors best complement #ccd8c4 in a UI palette?
Pair #ccd8c4 with charcoal or deep slate tones to provide the necessary visual weight and contrast needed for readable text. Because this shade is so light, it relies on these darker neutrals to ground the design and prevent the interface from feeling washed out.
Does #ccd8c4 read as a warm or cool green?
#ccd8c4 leans slightly cool due to its heavy grey desaturation, which strips away the vibrant warmth typically associated with lime greens. This makes it a sophisticated, neutral-leaning color that feels professional and muted rather than energetic or aggressive.
Is #ccd8c4 readable on white or black?
#ccd8c4 has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.18:1 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.