#CEED96 Hex Color

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This pale lime green is high-energy and refreshing. Because it is light, #ceed96 offers excellent accessibility for black text with a 16.2:1 contrast ratio. Use it as a strategic accent rather than a full background to avoid a washed-out look. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or plum to ground its brightness. It brings a clean, youthful aesthetic to branding and UI design.

Questions about #ceed96

What is #ceed96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ceed96 is rgb(206, 237, 150), in HSL hsl(81, 71%, 76%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 37%, 7%.
What colors pair best with #ceed96?
Because #ceed96 is quite bright and energetic, it grounds well against deep, saturated tones like charcoal or plum. These darker shades provide the necessary weight to balance the lightness of the lime and prevent the overall composition from appearing washed out.
Is #ceed96 readable on white or black?
#ceed96 has a 1.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.17:1 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.