#CED8C3 Hex Color

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#ced8c3 is a bleached, pale lime with strong grey undertones. It offers a delicate, airy feel that works best as a neutral background in minimalist UI designs. Because it sits high on the lightness scale, it provides excellent contrast for black text, ensuring readability. This hex code pairs well with dark charcoals, preventing the washed-out look that can happen when this shade is placed next to pure white.

Questions about #ced8c3

What is #ced8c3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ced8c3 is rgb(206, 216, 195), in HSL hsl(89, 21%, 81%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 10%, 15%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
Is #ced8c3 readable on white or black?
#ced8c3 has a 1.47:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.23:1 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.