#CCEAC5 Hex Color
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This pale, muted green acts as a clean and airy base for organic brand identities. The hex code for this color is #cceac5. Because it is so light, it offers excellent contrast with black text, making it a practical choice for readable body copy. Use it in 60/30/10 palettes to soften darker tones without losing legibility.
Questions about #cceac5
What is #cceac5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cceac5 is rgb(204, 234, 197), in HSL hsl(109, 47%, 85%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 16%, 8%.
What is the best way to use #cceac5 in a design layout?
Use #cceac5 as a 60 percent base color to keep backgrounds airy without sacrificing readability. It pairs exceptionally well with a dark charcoal or deep neutral text because the light green value maintains high contrast while feeling softer than stark white.
Does #cceac5 lean warm or cool?
This color reads as a cool, desaturated green, sitting closer to the mint spectrum than a yellow-based olive. Its muted quality prevents it from appearing too neon, allowing it to function as a neutral backdrop in professional, clean design systems.
Is #cceac5 readable on white or black?
#cceac5 has a 1.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.14:1 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.