#C5E275

A light, moderate green closely aligning with Khaki.

About #C5E275

The hex code #C5E275 represents a beautifully specific shade of green. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Khaki. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(197, 226, 117).

When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. Its ink density profile breaks down to 13% cyan, 0% magenta, 48% yellow, and 11% black. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. Strict adherence to these ratios protects visually impaired users from unreadable interfaces.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#C5E275
RGB197, 226, 117
HSL76.0°, 65.3%, 67.3%
CMYK13%, 0%, 48%, 11%
HSV76.0°, 48.2%, 88.6%
LAB85.8, -26.0, 49.8
XYZ53.4, 67.5, 27.1
Decimal12968565

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

1.45:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
14.51:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.38:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
12.33:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #C5E275; }
.text-color { color: #C5E275; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #C5E275; }

Similar Colors

Khaki
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