#E3FEC3 Hex Color
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#e3fec3 is a luminous, unsaturated lime with a pale, refreshing character. Because it sits high in lightness, it works best as an accent color rather than a large-scale background, which can appear washed out. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to anchor the brightness. The hex code #e3fec3 maintains excellent accessibility, allowing for crisp, readable black text in modern UI designs.
Questions about #e3fec3
What is #e3fec3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e3fec3 is rgb(227, 254, 195), in HSL hsl(87, 97%, 88%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 23%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #e3fec3 in a design?
Because #e3fec3 is quite high in lightness, it balances best against dark, grounded neutrals like charcoal or deep slate gray. These high-contrast pairings anchor the color, preventing the overall design from feeling washed out or difficult to read.
Is #e3fec3 a suitable color for text on light backgrounds?
The hex color #e3fec3 lacks sufficient contrast for readable text on white or light backgrounds. It is strictly recommended as an accent, background, or graphic element, while darker colors should always be used for primary text to ensure accessibility.
Is #e3fec3 readable on white or black?
#e3fec3 has a 1.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.23:1 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.