#E5FDBC Hex Color
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This luminous, unsaturated lime is exceptionally light and airy. Because of its high lightness, #e5fdbc works best as a punchy accent rather than a dominant background color, where it can easily wash out. Pair it with dark charcoal or deep navy for high-contrast, modern UI elements. Since black text remains legible on this shade, it functions well for call-to-action buttons or small, energetic design details.
Questions about #e5fdbc
What is #e5fdbc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e5fdbc is rgb(229, 253, 188), in HSL hsl(82, 94%, 86%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 26%, 1%.
What colors pair well with the #e5fdbc shade?
Dark charcoal and deep navy provide the strongest contrast for #e5fdbc, grounding its airy energy. You can also pair it with soft grays or off-whites to maintain a minimalist aesthetic without letting the lime tone wash out your layout.
Is #e5fdbc suitable for text on a white background?
No, #e5fdbc lacks the necessary contrast ratio to be readable when used as text against a white or very light background. It is significantly more effective when used as a button fill or graphical accent against dark, neutral backgrounds.
Is #e5fdbc readable on white or black?
#e5fdbc has a 1.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.10:1 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.