#C9E5AE
Light Green
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About #C9E5AE Light Green
#C9E5AE is a light green color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 201 red, 229 green, and 174 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 91°, saturation of 51%, and lightness of 79%.
This color has a high lightness value, making it a light color suitable for backgrounds. With moderate saturation, it appears balanced and versatile.
CSS Code
Use #C9E5AE in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
91°
Hue
51%
Saturation
79%
Lightness
Light Green
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #C9E5AE based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #C9E5AE against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#C9E5AE on White
Contrast Ratio1.37:1
AA ✗AA Large ✗AAA ✗
Aa#C9E5AE on Black
Contrast Ratio15.3:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #C9E5AE across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #C9E5AE |
| RGB | rgb(201, 229, 174) |
| HSL | hsl(91, 51%, 79%) |
| RGB Decimal | 201, 229, 174 |
| RGB Percent | 78.8%, 89.8%, 68.2% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 12%, 0%, 24%, 10% |
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