#CEDBAE Hex Color
Airy and soft pale lime green
This pale, unsaturated lime brings an airy, youthful character to any design. Because #cedbae is so light and desaturated, it works best as a calming background or a secondary accent rather than a dominant color. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for high-contrast readability. The hex code for this delicate, growth-inspired shade is #cedbae.
Questions about #cedbae
What is #cedbae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cedbae is rgb(206, 219, 174), in HSL hsl(77, 38%, 77%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 21%, 14%.
Does #cedbae work well as a primary background color?
Yes, #cedbae works effectively as a background color when you want to create a calm, organic, or youthful aesthetic. It remains gentle on the eyes, making it an excellent choice for wellness websites or editorial layouts that need a soft, non-intrusive base.
Is #cedbae readable on white or black?
#cedbae has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.36:1 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.