#CEE189 Hex Color

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#cee189 is a pale, greenish-yellow that feels light and energetic. It lacks the intensity of a primary yellow, making it a friendly choice for background washes or playful accents. Pair this hex code with dark charcoals or deep navy to anchor its brightness. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, it functions well for readable, accessible UI elements on digital projects.

Questions about #cee189

What is #cee189 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cee189 is rgb(206, 225, 137), in HSL hsl(73, 59%, 71%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 39%, 12%.
What colors pair well with #cee189 in a design palette?
Because #cee189 is so bright, it works best when anchored by high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep navy. Adding a muted sage can also soften the palette, preventing the yellow tones from becoming too overwhelming.
Is #cee189 readable on white or black?
#cee189 has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.75:1 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.