Pale Soft Chartreuse is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #CDE495, which equals rgb(205, 228, 149) in RGB and hsl(77, 59%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C10 M0 Y35 K11, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#CDE495 - RGB
205, 228, 149 - HSL
77°, 59%, 74% - CMYK
10, 0, 35, 11 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Pale Soft Chartreuse
Green shades suggest growth, health and calm. From fresh limes to deep forest tones, they are widely used for nature, wellness, finance and “success” states in interfaces. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 15.13:1. Its complementary color is #AC96E4.
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Pale Soft Chartreuse color codes
| HEX | #CDE495 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(205, 228, 149) |
| HSL | hsl(77, 59%, 74%) |
| HSV | 77°, 35%, 89% |
| CMYK | 10%, 0%, 35%, 11% |
| Decimal | 13493397 |
Shades and tints of Pale Soft Chartreuse
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F7FBED - 100
#EEF6DC - 200
#E6F2CA - 300
#DEEDB8 - 400
#D5E9A7 - 500
#CDE495 - 600
#ABBE7C - 700
#899863 - 800
#67724B - 900
#444C32 - 950
#222619
Color harmonies for Pale Soft Chartreuse
- Complementary
#AC96E4≈ Pale Soft Iris - Analogous −30°
#E4D396≈ Pale Soft Marigold - Analogous +30°
#A7E496≈ Pale Soft Clover - Triadic +120°
#96CEE4≈ Pale Soft Capri - Triadic +240°
#E496CE≈ Pale Soft Raspberry - Split 150°
#96A7E4≈ Pale Soft Cobalt - Split 210°
#D396E4≈ Pale Soft Purple
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Soft Chartreuse
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Soft Chartreuse | Aa | 1.39:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Soft Chartreuse | Aa | 15.13:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Soft Chartreuse
background-color: #CDE495;color: #CDE495;background-color: rgb(205, 228, 149);background-color: hsl(77, 59%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-soft-chartreuse: #CDE495; }class="bg-[#CDE495]"Colors similar to Pale Soft Chartreuse
- Pale Soft Spring Bud
#C5E495 - Pale Soft Lime
#D5E495 - Pale Soft Apple
#BDE495 - Pale Soft Citron
#DDE495 - Pale Muted Lime
#CDD7A2 - Pale Muted Citron
#D2D7A2 - Pale Muted Chartreuse
#C7D7A2 - Pale Bright Chartreuse
#D2F288 - Pale Bright Spring Bud
#C7F288 - Pale Muted Yellow
#D7D7A2 - Pale Muted Spring Bud
#C2D7A2 - Pale Soft Yellow
#E4E495
More green shades
- Dark Soft Chartreuse
#526A1B - Deep Soft Chartreuse
#6C8B23 - Medium Dark Soft Chartreuse
#85AB2B - Soft Chartreuse
#9ECC33 - Medium Light Soft Chartreuse
#AED454 - Light Soft Chartreuse
#BDDC74 - Very Pale Soft Chartreuse
#DCEDB6 - Palest Soft Chartreuse
#ECF5D6 - Darkest Muted Chartreuse
#1E240F - Very Dark Muted Chartreuse
#35401C - Dark Muted Chartreuse
#4D5D28
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Soft Chartreuse?
The HEX code for Pale Soft Chartreuse is #CDE495.
What is the RGB value of Pale Soft Chartreuse?
Pale Soft Chartreuse has an RGB value of 205, 228, 149 (rgb(205, 228, 149)). In HSL it is 77°, 59%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Soft Chartreuse?
Use black text on Pale Soft Chartreuse. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.39:1 and black text has 15.13:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Soft Chartreuse?
The complementary color of Pale Soft Chartreuse is #AC96E4. Analogous colors #E4D396 and #A7E496 also pair well.