#E3FCAF Hex Color
Pastel Lime With a Gentle Glow
Soft, pale, and lightly unsaturated, this lime leans pastel rather than electric. A gentle yellow undertone keeps #e3fcaf luminous without shouting, which suits spring themes, baby products, and calm UI backgrounds. Pair it with deep forest green or charcoal for contrast. The hex code holds black body text at roughly 18.8:1, well past AA.
Questions about #e3fcaf
What is #e3fcaf in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3fcaf is rgb(227, 252, 175), in HSL hsl(79, 93%, 84%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 31%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #e3fcaf?
Pair #e3fcaf with charcoal or forest green for strong contrast, or with terracotta for a warm spring feel. Its low saturation lets bolder neighbors read clearly against it.
Is #e3fcaf readable on white or black?
#e3fcaf has a 1.11:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.80:1 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.