#CEE8B5 Hex Color
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This pale, unsaturated green feels light and airy with a distinctive bleached quality. Because of its delicate nature, #cee8b5 works best as a soft background or a supporting tone rather than a focal point. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for high-contrast readability, as its extreme lightness can sometimes wash out against white. The hex code for this lime shade is #cee8b5.
Questions about #cee8b5
What is #cee8b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #cee8b5 is rgb(206, 232, 181), in HSL hsl(91, 53%, 81%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 22%, 9%.
Is #cee8b5 suitable for primary text on white backgrounds?
Avoid using #cee8b5 for body text, as its extreme lightness makes it difficult to read against white. It functions much better as a subtle background, a soft border, or a gentle highlight in a broader design scheme.
Is #cee8b5 readable on white or black?
#cee8b5 has a 1.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.83:1 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.