Palest Soft Lime is a very light, saturated shade in the yellow color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #EFF5D6, which equals rgb(239, 245, 214) in RGB and hsl(72, 61%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C2 M0 Y13 K4, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#EFF5D6 - RGB
239, 245, 214 - HSL
72°, 61%, 90% - CMYK
2, 0, 13, 4 - Family
Yellow - Tone
Very light, saturated
About Palest 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 18.70:1. Its complementary color is #DCD6F5.
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Palest Soft Lime color codes
| HEX | #EFF5D6 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(239, 245, 214) |
| HSL | hsl(72, 61%, 90%) |
| HSV | 72°, 13%, 96% |
| CMYK | 2%, 0%, 13%, 4% |
| Decimal | 15726038 |
Shades and tints of Palest Soft Lime
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FCFDF8 - 100
#FAFCF1 - 200
#F7FAEB - 300
#F4F8E4 - 400
#F2F7DD - 500
#EFF5D6 - 600
#C7CCB2 - 700
#9FA38F - 800
#787B6B - 900
#505247 - 950
#282924
Color harmonies for Palest Soft Lime
- Complementary
#DCD6F5≈ Palest Soft Ultramarine - Analogous −30°
#F5ECD6≈ Palest Soft Tangerine - Analogous +30°
#DFF5D6≈ Palest Soft Clover - Triadic +120°
#D6EFF5≈ Palest Soft Lagoon - Triadic +240°
#F5D6EF≈ Palest Soft Fuchsia - Split 150°
#D6DFF5≈ Palest Soft Cornflower - Split 210°
#ECD6F5≈ Palest Soft Amethyst
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Soft Lime
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Soft Lime | Aa | 1.12:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Soft Lime | Aa | 18.70:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Soft Lime
background-color: #EFF5D6;color: #EFF5D6;background-color: rgb(239, 245, 214);background-color: hsl(72, 61%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-soft-lime: #EFF5D6; }class="bg-[#EFF5D6]"Colors similar to Palest Soft Lime
- Palest Soft Chartreuse
#ECF5D6 - Palest Soft Citron
#F2F5D6 - Palest Soft Spring Bud
#E9F5D6 - Palest Soft Yellow
#F5F5D6 - Palest Soft Gold
#F5F2D6 - Palest Muted Yellow
#F0F0DB - Palest Muted Citron
#EEF0DB - Palest Bright Chartreuse
#EEFAD1 - Palest Bright Lime
#F2FAD1 - Palest Muted Lime
#ECF0DB - Beige
#F5F5DC - Palest Muted Chartreuse
#EAF0DB
More yellow shades
- Medium Dark Soft Lime
#92AB2B - Soft Lime
#ADCC33 - Medium Light Soft Lime
#BAD454 - Light Soft Lime
#C8DC74 - Pale Soft Lime
#D5E495 - Very Pale Soft Lime
#E2EDB6 - Darkest Muted Lime
#20240F - Very Dark Muted Lime
#39401C - Dark Muted Lime
#525D28 - Deep Muted Lime
#6C7934 - Medium Dark Muted Lime
#859640
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Soft Lime?
The HEX code for Palest Soft Lime is #EFF5D6.
What is the RGB value of Palest Soft Lime?
Palest Soft Lime has an RGB value of 239, 245, 214 (rgb(239, 245, 214)). In HSL it is 72°, 61%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Soft Lime?
Use black text on Palest Soft Lime. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.12:1 and black text has 18.70:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Soft Lime?
The complementary color of Palest Soft Lime is #DCD6F5. Analogous colors #F5ECD6 and #DFF5D6 also pair well.