Pale Soft Lime is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #D5E495, which equals rgb(213, 228, 149) in RGB and hsl(71, 59%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C7 M0 Y35 K11, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#D5E495 - RGB
213, 228, 149 - HSL
71°, 59%, 74% - CMYK
7, 0, 35, 11 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Pale Soft Lime
Yellow shades are bright, sunny and attention-grabbing. They suggest optimism and clarity, and are often used for highlights, warnings and happy, youthful designs. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 15.36:1. Its complementary color is #A496E4.
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Pale Soft Lime color codes
| HEX | #D5E495 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(213, 228, 149) |
| HSL | hsl(71, 59%, 74%) |
| HSV | 71°, 35%, 89% |
| CMYK | 7%, 0%, 35%, 11% |
| Decimal | 14017685 |
Shades and tints of Pale Soft Lime
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F8FBED - 100
#F1F6DC - 200
#EAF2CA - 300
#E3EDB8 - 400
#DCE9A7 - 500
#D5E495 - 600
#B2BE7C - 700
#8E9863 - 800
#6B724B - 900
#474C32 - 950
#242619
Color harmonies for Pale Soft Lime
- Complementary
#A496E4≈ Pale Soft Indigo - Analogous −30°
#E4CB96≈ Pale Soft Amber - Analogous +30°
#AEE496≈ Pale Soft Leaf - Triadic +120°
#96D5E4≈ Pale Soft Peacock - Triadic +240°
#E496D5≈ Pale Soft Cerise - Split 150°
#96AEE4≈ Pale Soft Sapphire - Split 210°
#CB96E4≈ Pale Soft Grape
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Soft Lime
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Soft Lime | Aa | 1.37:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Soft Lime | Aa | 15.36:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Soft Lime
background-color: #D5E495;color: #D5E495;background-color: rgb(213, 228, 149);background-color: hsl(71, 59%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-soft-lime: #D5E495; }class="bg-[#D5E495]"Colors similar to Pale Soft Lime
- Pale Soft Chartreuse
#CDE495 - Pale Soft Citron
#DDE495 - Pale Soft Yellow
#E4E495 - Pale Soft Spring Bud
#C5E495 - Pale Soft Gold
#E4DD95 - Pale Muted Yellow
#D7D7A2 - Pale Muted Citron
#D2D7A2 - Pale Bright Chartreuse
#D2F288 - Pale Muted Lime
#CDD7A2 - Pale Bright Lime
#DDF288 - Pale Soft Marigold
#E4D595 - Pale Muted Chartreuse
#C7D7A2
More yellow shades
- Dark Soft Lime
#5A6A1B - Deep Soft Lime
#768B23 - Medium Dark Soft Lime
#92AB2B - Soft Lime
#ADCC33 - Medium Light Soft Lime
#BAD454 - Light Soft Lime
#C8DC74 - Very Pale Soft Lime
#E2EDB6 - Palest Soft Lime
#EFF5D6 - Darkest Muted Lime
#20240F - Very Dark Muted Lime
#39401C - Dark Muted Lime
#525D28
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Soft Lime?
The HEX code for Pale Soft Lime is #D5E495.
What is the RGB value of Pale Soft Lime?
Pale Soft Lime has an RGB value of 213, 228, 149 (rgb(213, 228, 149)). In HSL it is 71°, 59%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Soft Lime?
Use black text on Pale Soft Lime. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.37:1 and black text has 15.36:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Soft Lime?
The complementary color of Pale Soft Lime is #A496E4. Analogous colors #E4CB96 and #AEE496 also pair well.