#C5FBA3 color
The hex color #C5FBA3 is a light, vivid green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 77.3% red, 98.4% green and 63.9% blue (197, 251, 163).
Its hue angle is 97°, with 92% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 22% cyan, 0% magenta, 35% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Celery Mousse (#C1FD95), a difference of 2.5 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 17.7:1).
#C5FBA3 color codes
| HEX | #C5FBA3 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(197, 251, 163) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(77.3%, 98.4%, 63.9%) | |
| HSL | hsl(97, 92%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(97, 35%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(22%, 0%, 35%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(93.24, -32.3, 36.78) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(93.24, 48.95, 131.29) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.133, 83.508, 47.383) | |
| Decimal | 12975011 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #C5FBA3, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #C5FBA3 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 17.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #C5FBA3 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.19:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 17.7:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #C5FBA3 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ffee9dProtanopia
no red cones#faeaa8Deuteranopia
no green cones#c5f4e5Tritanopia
no blue cones#ecececAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #c5fba3; }
.text { color: #c5fba3; }
.border { border: 2px solid #c5fba3; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(197 251 163 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #c5fba3, #a3fbad); }Similar colors
#c1fd95Celery Mousse#bbee99Sweet Mint Pesto#ddffaaLime Mist#befdb7Glow in the Dark#aaffaaCreamy Mint#bee7a5Pastel Pea#ccffc2Frosted Mint Hills#d8f19cCreamy Avocado
Closest common color name: Pale Green.
Questions
- What color is #C5FBA3?
- #C5FBA3 is a light, vivid green, closest to the named color Celery Mousse. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #C5FBA3?
- The RGB value is 197, 251, 163: 197 red, 251 green and 163 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #C5FBA3?
- The complementary color is #D9A3FB, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #C5FBA3?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 17.7:1 and white text 1.19:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.