#E8FFB2 Hex Color

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A soft lime that looks like honeydew flesh. #e8ffb2 is pale and milky rather than bright, thanks to its heavy yellow undertone and low saturation. It reads warm, and it shines as a light background in wellness, sports, or energy drink branding. Black text sits on top at about 19.4:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.

Questions about #e8ffb2

What is #e8ffb2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e8ffb2 is rgb(232, 255, 178), in HSL hsl(78, 100%, 85%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 30%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #e8ffb2?
Its yellow undertone pairs well with charcoal, plum, or terracotta for contrast and warmth. Brighter greens like lime or chartreuse turn it muddy, so keep neighbors muted or dark.
Is #e8ffb2 readable on white or black?
#e8ffb2 has a 1.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.37:1 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.