Pale Soft Fern is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the green color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #B5E495, which equals rgb(181, 228, 149) in RGB and hsl(96, 59%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C21 M0 Y35 K11, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#B5E495 - RGB
181, 228, 149 - HSL
96°, 59%, 74% - CMYK
21, 0, 35, 11 - Family
Green - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Pale Soft Fern
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 14.50:1. Its complementary color is #C596E4.
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Pale Soft Fern color codes
| HEX | #B5E495 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(181, 228, 149) |
| HSL | hsl(96, 59%, 74%) |
| HSV | 96°, 35%, 89% |
| CMYK | 21%, 0%, 35%, 11% |
| Decimal | 11920533 |
Shades and tints of Pale Soft Fern
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F3FBED - 100
#E6F6DC - 200
#DAF2CA - 300
#CEEDB8 - 400
#C1E9A7 - 500
#B5E495 - 600
#97BE7C - 700
#799863 - 800
#5B724B - 900
#3C4C32 - 950
#1E2619
Color harmonies for Pale Soft Fern
- Complementary
#C596E4≈ Pale Soft Amethyst - Analogous −30°
#DCE496≈ Pale Soft Citron - Analogous +30°
#96E49D≈ Pale Soft Kelly - Triadic +120°
#96B5E4≈ Pale Soft Cornflower - Triadic +240°
#E496B5≈ Pale Soft Carmine - Split 150°
#9D96E4≈ Pale Soft Ultramarine - Split 210°
#E496DC≈ Pale Soft Fuchsia
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Soft Fern
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Soft Fern | Aa | 1.45:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Soft Fern | Aa | 14.50:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Soft Fern
background-color: #B5E495;color: #B5E495;background-color: rgb(181, 228, 149);background-color: hsl(96, 59%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-soft-fern: #B5E495; }class="bg-[#B5E495]"Colors similar to Pale Soft Fern
- Pale Soft Leaf
#ADE495 - Pale Soft Apple
#BDE495 - Pale Soft Clover
#A5E495 - Pale Soft Spring Bud
#C5E495 - Pale Muted Fern
#B7D7A2 - Pale Muted Leaf
#B2D7A2 - Pale Bright Fern
#B2F288 - Pale Muted Apple
#BDD7A2 - Pale Muted Clover
#ADD7A2 - Pale Bright Apple
#BDF288 - Pale Muted Spring Bud
#C2D7A2 - Pale Soft Shamrock
#9DE495
More green shades
- Dark Soft Fern
#3A6A1B - Deep Soft Fern
#4C8B23 - Medium Dark Soft Fern
#5EAB2B - Soft Fern
#70CC33 - Medium Light Soft Fern
#87D454 - Light Soft Fern
#9EDC74 - Very Pale Soft Fern
#CCEDB6 - Palest Soft Fern
#E2F5D6 - Darkest Muted Fern
#17240F - Very Dark Muted Fern
#2A401C - Dark Muted Fern
#3D5D28
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Soft Fern?
The HEX code for Pale Soft Fern is #B5E495.
What is the RGB value of Pale Soft Fern?
Pale Soft Fern has an RGB value of 181, 228, 149 (rgb(181, 228, 149)). In HSL it is 96°, 59%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Soft Fern?
Use black text on Pale Soft Fern. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.45:1 and black text has 14.50:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Soft Fern?
The complementary color of Pale Soft Fern is #C596E4. Analogous colors #DCE496 and #96E49D also pair well.